In 1832, community members established
Talladega Baptist Church near Mardisville.
Talladega was the first Baptist Church in the
Creek territory of Alabama. The church played
an instrumental role in establishing the Coosa
River Baptist . . . — — Map (db m294996) HM
Here was northern terminus
of 60 miles of toll road
operated from Wetumpka.
Built of wooden boards.
Prior to railroads this was
an important artery of travel.
Chartered to connect navigable
parts of the Alabama, Coosa,
and Tennessee River. — — Map (db m288230) HM
Founded in 1833, Tallasahatchie
Baptist parishioners have been
meeting on this site in the same
raw-log sanctuary since 1837, longer
than any Baptist church in Talladega
County. Its historical significance
to the area was recognized . . . — — Map (db m295002) HM
Tallasahatchie Cemetery has
been an important resting
place for the area's loved
ones since 1840. State
officials acknowledged the
historical significance of
Tallasahatchie Cemetery for
our area by adding it to the
Alabama Historic . . . — — Map (db m295001) HM
