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
Inscription.
Fredonia. Chambers County, Alabama. 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.
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.
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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6069 Co Rd 222, Five Points AL 36855, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 411 times since then and 84 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.
