Fredonia in Chambers County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Fredonia
Chambers County, Alabama
Photographed By James L.Whitman, May 14, 2022
1. Fredonia Marker
From its foundation, Fredonia was the educational and trade center for northeast section of Chambers County. "The Southern Military Academy" was established in the village by the state legislature and forced to close by the civil strife. Sixteen businesses existed including a "Jug" factory, hotels, taverns, blacksmith shop, tan yard, the "Temperance House," and the incorporated "Fredonia Trade House." The first established Methodist church in the county was the Fredonia Methodist Church. The town was incorporated September 29,1853. Many direct descendants of early settlers still live in this area.Erected 1978 by Historic Chattahoochee Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 29, 1853.
Location. 32° 59.342′ N, 85° 17.178′ W. Marker is in Fredonia, Alabama, in Chambers County. Marker is on 5 Points Fredonia Road (County Road 222) east of County Road 267, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Consolidated High School in the State of Alabama (approx. 4.3 miles away); Five Points, Alabama: Town of Five (approx. 4.3 miles away); Ocfuskooche Tallauhassee (approx. 7˝ miles away); Providence Baptist Church (approx. 7.8 miles away); LaFayette Cemetery (approx. 8.9 miles away); Muscogee Indians (approx. 9.1 miles away); Chambers County War Memorial (approx. 9.1 miles away); Chambers County (approx. 9.1 miles away).
Photographed By James L.Whitman, May 14, 2022
2. Fredonia Marker
Photographed By James L.Whitman, May 14, 2022
3. Old Fredonia (Cumbee) Store
On opposite side of road from marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2022, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 203 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2022, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
