Pauline Bray Fletcher

1878 - 1970

In Tribute to

Pauline Bray Fletcher

1878 - 1970

The First Black Registered Nurse of Alabama

Through self-sacrifice, perseverance founded in 1926 Camp Pauline Bray Fletcher.

Renewing the faith and the good health of all black children.

Marker is at the intersection of ...

Benton Family Cemetery

"Benton-Oldham Cemetery"

Located on the site of the original Benton homestead, this cemetery was founded July 12, 1842, with the burial of early Shelby County settler Jesse Benton (1796-1842). All who rest herein are members of the Benton family by birth, ...

History of the 117th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing

January 1922 Federal Recognition 135th Observation Squadron

May 1923 Redesignated 114th Observation Squadron

January 1924 Redesignated 106th Observation Squadron

October 1943 Redesignated 100th Bombardment Squadron

November 1946 Federally Recognized 106th Bombardment Squadron

February 1951 Redesignated 106th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

May 1960 Assigned to 117th Tactical Reconnaissance ...

Woodies Comes to F Street

Civil War to Civil Rights

"Alvin, Washington, D.C. is the place for us."

So wrote Samuel Walter Woodward to his business partner, Alvin Lothrop, in 1879. The young entrepreneurs were looking for a new location for their innovative dry goods ...

Site of the home of James Dill

Born in Pennsylvania in 1770. Pioneer Indian trader. Recognized by the King of Spain as a public - spirited citizen. First Alcalde of Nacgodoches under the Mexican government in 1821.

Marker is at the intersection of North Street and Hospital Street, ...

Bishop Francis Asbury

Considered "The Father of American

Methodism" arrived in America 1771

calm in temperament, courageous,

and untiring in effort, this

"Prophet of the long road" was

foremost among early American

circuit riders and Colonists

Marker is on N. Lakeshore Drive.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Confederate Monument

The Confederate Monument was erected on November 13, 1907 and dedicated May 2, 1908 by the Jasper Chapter No. 925 United Daughters of the Confederacy under the leadership of Elizabeth Cain Musgrove to honor the 1900 soldiers who served from ...

New Life For Dorchester Academy 1932-1940

Dorchester Academy

J. Roosevelt Jenkins, who was Dorchester

Academy's assistant principal, science

teacher and athletic director, replaced

Elizabeth Moore as principal after her death

in 1932. He continued to strengthen the

school's curriculum and the thriving

athletic programs. During his administration,

Dorchester Academy was in its academic

prime. In ...

24 Star Flag

(1822 - 1836)

This flag was created when Missouri was added to the Union. It was the first flag to be called “Old Glory” and to be recognized by the Army.

Marker is on Whitewoman Drive, on the left when traveling north. ...

The Joiner Family

The distinguished Joiner family lived here in an imposing mansion, demolished in 1970.

James H. Joiner: Pioneer in Talladega's progress while publisher, 1844-73, of one of Alabama's most influential newspapers - The Democratic Watchtower.

George A. Joiner (son): Confederate naval ...