On Kirby Richardson Road, on the right when traveling south.
Founded by the Keahey family and related immigrants from Scotland, the adjacent Union Presbyterian Church established this cemetery before the Civil War. The Presbytery of South Alabama, a District Governing Body of the Presbyterian Church . . . — — Map (db m183624) HM
On Kirby Richardson Road (County Road 13) 0.2 miles south of County Road 15, on the right when traveling south.
Union Presbyterian Church. Organized by John Warnock, East Alabama Presbytery, September 1843, its mother church being Pea River Presbyterian (Barbour County). Founders, who migrated from Scotland to Argura, North Carolina, and then to Union . . . — — Map (db m183475) HM
On U.S. 231 north of State Road 123, on the right when traveling north.
Veterans Memorial Bridge - 1921 This reinforced concrete river bridge, thought to be the first in Alabama. Was erected over Pea River in 1920-21 at a cost of $92,108.97. It was dedicated on August 3, 1921 as a memorial to the 57 men from Dale . . . — — Map (db m36511) HM
On Alabama Route 92, on the right when traveling east.
Organized May 26, 1849
First Pastor: Ruben E. Brown
First Deacons: William P. Bryan, Jonas P. Bell
Charter Members: William Green, David Kelly, Kader Powell, Elizabeth Kelly, Ardilla Green, Winny Lacy, Bill Fowler, nancy Fowler
Bellwood, Cool . . . — — Map (db m39124) HM
On Alabama Route 85 at Auburn Parker Road, on the right when traveling south on State Route 85.
Side 1
Double-pen split log cabin built in 1840's by early settlers who fled disease carrying mosquitoes along Claybank Creek, the first permanent location in this area. This house was the gathering place for many families. The logs tell . . . — — Map (db m74202) HM
On South Daleville Avenue (Alabama Route 85) south of Jennifer Lynn Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Daleville, originally called Dale, was the county seat of Dale County from 1831-1841. William Harper was probate judge of Dale County, which was originally included in present-day Coffee County until 1841, present-day Geneva County until 1868, and . . . — — Map (db m41145) HM
On Joe Bruer Road (County Road 114) at Elna Street, on the right when traveling west on Joe Bruer Road.
Side 1
At the request of community residents James A. Waters Sr., Jesse C. Thomas and William C. Grantham, the Town of Level Plains, population 133, was granted incorporation by the Honorable S. Kirke Adams, Dale County Judge of Probate, . . . — — Map (db m74187) HM
On County Road 67 at County Road 16, on the left when traveling north on County Road 67.
The Christian Hill Congregational Church was established by the Rev. Samuel Long in 1895. After serving the community for more than 50 years, the church was inactivated and the building dismantled in the early 1970's. — — Map (db m205354) HM
On Alabama Route 134 at Parramore Road, on the right when traveling east on State Route 134.
Richmond - First County Seat
Henry County
Henry County was created December 13, 1819; David Caldwell first Probate Judge, held court in homes of early settlers. Richmond was selected in 1822 for first county seat. Creation of Dale . . . — — Map (db m71585) HM
(Front): The Block House 1814
The first public structure in what later became Dale County was erected one mile east of this marker at the confluence of the East and West Choctawhatchee Rivers. Called the Block House, it was built of . . . — — Map (db m64863) HM
On Hinton Waters Avenue west of 4th Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Howell House was built in 1907 by Dr. Samuel Matthew Crawford Howell, Midland City's first doctor. City Hall was established here December 17.1992.
Mayor
Joe Bob Parker
Councilmen
Clarence Shirrah · Paul Davis · Wiley Gibson · . . . — — Map (db m191351) HM
On Oates Drive east of College Street (Alabama Route 123/134), on the right when traveling east.
Organized in 1898 under the Christian leadership of A. W. Tate and Newton Baptist Church. The property was later given to the Baptists of southeast Alabama, adopted by nine Baptist Associations. In 1907 Baptist State Convention agreed to accept . . . — — Map (db m79000) HM
On College Street (Alabama Route 134) at Queen Street, on the right when traveling south on College Street.
Town on the Hill - 1843. Newton was hub of Dale County activities from 1843 until 1870. During War Between the States (1861-1865), Newton was center of recruiting, including the Home Guards. In March 1865, local militia repulsed attack by . . . — — Map (db m242761) HM
On College Street (Alabama Route 123) north of Queen Street, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of
Confederate Veterans
and
Home Guards
in the defense of
the Town of Newton, Alabama,
near the close of the War
Between the States. — — Map (db m115010) WM
Near Alabama Route 123, 0.3 miles south of Waterford Road, on the right when traveling south.
Near this site on Dec. 3, 1864 Bill Sketoe, a Methodist minister was
hanged by Newton Home Guards who thought that he was a traitor
to the Confederacy. In truth, Mr. Sketoe had served 3 years in the
Confederate army and had come home on leave . . . — — Map (db m115011) HM
On East Broad Street (Alabama Route 27) at Depot Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Broad Street.
(side 1)
The Atlantic Coast Line (ACL) Depot once stood behind Broad Street, nestled close to the tracks between Depot Avenue and Depot Lane. The Alabama Midland Railway, later known as the Atlantic Coast Line, completed its tracks across . . . — — Map (db m132528) HM
On West Andrews Avenue (Route 249) east of Fairwood Circle, on the right when traveling west.
In loving memory of Clarence Dowling Barnard founder of the Claybank Memorial Association for the perpetual care of the Claybank Cemetery 1963 — — Map (db m213373) HM
On Andrews Avenue (Alabama Route 249) west of Meadowlake Drive, on the right when traveling west.
In loving memory of my grandfather Elisha Matthews who made the first verbal grant of this property in 1829. In consideration of love and affections for the church and community I.W.E. Martin, hereby give, grant and convey the land enclosed by . . . — — Map (db m213370) HM
On Andrews Avenue (Alabama Route 249) west of Meadowlake Drive, on the right when traveling west.
150 yds. west. The first house, built of round logs, with wooden pegs for nails, dirt floor and puncheon seats, was replaced by the present building in 1852. Used for a voting place, a school, and a church.
Originally non-denominational, it . . . — — Map (db m213369) HM
Restored to its original pioneer condition in 1980 by descendants of
William A. "Billy" Byrd
1850-1931
and wife Ophelia Dowling Byrd
1854-1931
This is to certify that Claybank Log Church which has been selected as a landmark . . . — — Map (db m213406) HM
On South Union Avenue (Alabama Route 123) at West Reynolds Street, on the right when traveling south on South Union Avenue.
North Face Confederate Dead West Face In memory of the Dale County Confederate soldiers, who fought in the War Between the States from 1861 to '65. South Face These were men who, by the simple manhood of their lives, by their . . . — — Map (db m36564) HM
On Andrews Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
D. A. Smith High School
Dale County
The first school building on this site for African Americans was constructed in 1939 and was named Ozark Negro High School. It was replaced during the “separate but equal” period in 1952 and . . . — — Map (db m132087) HM
On South Merrick Avenue south of West Broad Street (Alabama Route 27), on the left when traveling south.
Dedicated to the memory of those Dale County veterans who died in defense of our country.
World War I.
Obie A. Alpin • Sam E. Andrews • Marlin R. Arnett • Robert Arrington • Lester Avant • Ivey Y. Beasley • Jere Brown • Mose Canter • Glen . . . — — Map (db m36561) WM
On East Broad Street (Alabama Route 27) 0.2 miles east of Union Street (Alabama Route 123), on the right when traveling east.
Constructed in c. 1900 by G. P. Dowling, the Dowling-Steagall House is a Classical Revival dwelling featuring a full-height portico with Ionic columns and an elaborate door surround. A judge and prominent businessman, G. P. Dowling organized Ozark's . . . — — Map (db m36510) HM
On South Union Street, on the right when traveling north.
Early Ozark
From 1824, when Dale County was created by an act of the Alabama Legislature, until 1870, the area now comprising the “City of Ozark” was gradually settled mostly by farmers who came and bought the former Indian lands from the U.S. . . . — — Map (db m65250) HM
On Painter Avenue at Owens Street, on the right when traveling south on Painter Avenue.
Born, Clopton, Dale County,
Alabama, May 19,1873.
Graduated from University of
Alabama Law School,1893.
Practiced Law in Ozark, Alabama 1893-1915.
Served in the Alabama House of
Representatives, 1906 and 1907.
Circuit Solicitor, . . . — — Map (db m184527) HM
On North Union Avenue (Alabama Route 123) at Broad Street (Alabama Route 27), on the right when traveling south on North Union Avenue.
Erected on this site by the Dale County Commission, this bell is made of brass and hung in the clock tower of the courthouse from its completion in 1902 until it was torn down in 1968. The bell was made in 1902 by McShane Bell Foundry Company of . . . — — Map (db m36565) HM
On Painter Avenue at Owens Street, on the right when traveling south on Painter Avenue.
Member of the United State Congress 1944-1971
Dedicated Family Man and Humanitarian
Loyal Alabamian
Outstanding District Attorney
Vigilant Legislator
Supporter of State's Rights
Conserver of Nation's Resources
Ardent Advocate of . . . — — Map (db m184478) HM
On Marley Mill Road (County Route 36) east of County Road 233, on the right when traveling east.
Longstreet Cemetery contains six separate cemeteries that were moved to this location in August 1942 during the construction of Fort Rucker. The property where the cemeteries are now located was the former site of Longstreet School. Cemeteries moved . . . — — Map (db m181072) HM
On South Union Avenue (Alabama Route 123) north of Reynolds Street, on the left when traveling north.
Side A In the 1820's pioneers, including John Merrick, began settling in vicinity of present-day Ozark, first called "Merrick's". Dale County formed December 22, 1824. In the 1830's wooden stores and cotton gin were built about one mile north . . . — — Map (db m36509) HM
On South Union Avenue (Alabama Route 123) at West College Street, on the right when traveling south on South Union Avenue.
Ozark Baptist Church
This church was organized August 13, 1848, under the leadership of Rev. U.H. Parker at the home of William Andrews, two miles east of Ozark, and called Andrews Church. It was renamed Union Baptist Church in 1852 and . . . — — Map (db m132529) HM
On North Young Avenue at East Broad Street (Alabama Route 105), on the left when traveling south on North Young Avenue.
Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church
Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church, first called Zion Hill, was organized on August 28, 1841 on a site two miles east of here on land on a site two given by the Carroll family. Most of the . . . — — Map (db m213205) HM
On Unnamed road west of Myrtle Drive, in the median.
Sam Dale (1772-1841) - Indian trader / wagoner Scout and trader, he explored Alabama wilderness, was called Big Sam "Tholocco" by the Indians later led settlers from Georgia to lands in Tombigbee Alabama River basins.
Gen. Sam Dale Indian . . . — — Map (db m220901) HM
On East Andrews Avenue at Hull Street, on the right when traveling west on East Andrews Avenue.
This Marker is placed here as a memorial to
Dr. Eratus Byron Ard
and his wife
Zenada Byrd Ard
and to their family who occupied this property from 1895 to 1971.
Their children were:
Ligon Briggs Ard
Toxey Ard Sorrell . . . — — Map (db m184073) HM
On East Broad Street (Alabama Route 27) at Mutual Street, on the left when traveling east on East Broad Street.
The J.D. Holman House was built in 1912 for Jesse DaCosta Holman and his wife, Susan Dowling Holman, and their seven children. Architect Frank C. Galliher of Montgomery, Alabama, designed the 10,000 square foot, Greek Revival house. The gifted and . . . — — Map (db m132527) HM
On Painter Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
To all military and civilian personnel who have served at Fort Rucker since 1942 with special recognition of those who paid the supreme sacrifice in fighting for freedom throughout the world. The citizens of Ozark are deeply grateful for the . . . — — Map (db m184131) HM WM
On Randolph Street, 0.3 miles north of West Hwy 134 East (Alabama Route 134), on the right when traveling north.
Front
The original part of this building was home to one of the oldest
African American schools in Dale County. In 1949 on this site, the
new building for the Pinckard Colored School was constructed and
Mack M. Matthews became its . . . — — Map (db m115029) HM
On County Road 33, on the right when traveling north.
In 1833 A.D. Elias Snell and wife received the God given forsight which led them to give this quarter section of land for the establishment of Asbury Methodist Church — — Map (db m204954) HM
On Morgan Church Road (County Road 333) 0.1 miles east of County Road 60, on the left when traveling east.
Morgan Baptist Church
Organized in 1913, Morgan Baptist Church traces its origins to nearby Beersheba Primitive Baptist Church (ca. 1850) and its successor, Englewood Church. The congregation began meeting in the Morgan Schoolhouse, which . . . — — Map (db m166532) HM
On County Route 41 at County Route 68, on the left when traveling south on County Route 41.
(side 1)
Listed below are the known pastors of Peniel Baptist Church since its establishment about 1852. Middleton Brooks, S. Hargrove, W. A. Cumbie, Ransom C. Deal, Sr., R. Cass Deal, R. B. Arnold, J. W. Phillips, F. M. Shirah, M. A. . . . — — Map (db m71587) HM
On County Road 23, on the left when traveling south.
This Church was organized August 3,1868, under a brush arbor, by Elias John McLendon and John Bradley.The first building was log house near the cemetery west of the Edd Dykes's place. First known as "Antioch" the church was later named Salem. On . . . — — Map (db m182138) HM
