Near Midway in Conecuh County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Old Federal Road

Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 7, 2015

1. Old Federal Road Marker

Inscription. For a few months between 1811—1818 the nationally infamous highwayman, Joseph Thompson Hare, operated with his gang along the Federal Road. They headquartered at Turk's Cave near Brooklyn in Conecuh County. In his confession he referred to the road as the "Gold Mines" and in one robbery took $3728.

Erected 1998 by the Monroe County Heritage Museums and J. L. Bedsole Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 31° 40.641′ N, 87° 3.368′ W. Marker is near Midway, Alabama, in Conecuh County. Marker is at the intersection of County Road 1 and State Route 83, on the right when traveling south on County Road 1. Monument is located on CR-1 nearly at the corner with AL-83. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Conecuh County 1, Evergreen AL 36401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Midway (approx. 2.9 miles away); a different marker also named Old Federal Road (approx. 5½ miles away); Longmire Stagecoach Stop & First Post Office in Conecuh County (approx. 8.2 miles away); Indian Springs Baptist Church (approx. 8½

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miles away); James Salter (approx. 8.8 miles away); Dr. Watkins House (approx. 9½ miles away); a different marker also named Old Federal Road (approx. 10 miles away); Burnt Corn Male Academy (approx. 10.4 miles away).

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. Story of Joseph Thompson Hare's exploits. (Submitted on March 7, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. Natchez Trace: Joseph Thompson Hare. (Submitted on March 7, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Old Federal Road Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 7, 2015

2. Old Federal Road Monument

View of marker looking northerly towards AL-83. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 7, 2015

3. View of marker looking northerly towards AL-83.

View of marker looking south on CR-1 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 7, 2015

4. View of marker looking south on CR-1

Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 934 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 7, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.