This book has maps showing when and where each county changed. The alabama state legislature formed additional counties from former native lands as the. Coosa county, alabama had a turnpike in the early 1830s. Click the map or the button above to print a colorful copy of our alabama county map. Map of alabama showing counties formed before 1830 by shaier c. Apr 11, 2020 cherokee indian tribe of alabama of the cherokee, albert james picket wrote. There are probably more federal records concerning the cherokees than any other tribe. Alabama county creation dates and parent counties genealogy. What was alabama like in 1817, when it became a territory.
Family maps of pike county, alabama, deluxe edition gregory a boyd j. From 1817 until 1830, alabama was slowly taken over by white settlers and counties were formed. We have a more detailed satellite image of alabama without county boundaries. Conecuh county is located in the southcentral part of alabama within the east gulf coastal plain physiographic region. The burton historical collection and the library of michigan each have large michigan map collections on hand. The alabama state legislature formed additional counties from former native lands as the indian removal act took effect and settlers populated different areas of alabama.
The handybook for genealogists, 8th edition, everton publishers, logan, utah lowndes county organized from butler and dallas counties. Burr late topographer to the post office, geographer to the house of representatives of the u. Use it as a teachinglearning tool, as a desk reference, or an item on your bulletin board. However, many more land ownership maps were published in 1876 for michigans centennial. Census estimates, the average population of alabamas sixtyseven counties is 68,642, with. In addition, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to the actual images of the 1830 federal census, copied from the national archives and records administration microfilm, m19, 201 rolls. Northbrookfield formerly the north parish in brookfield was incorporated as a town in 1812. Greene county data book, west alabama regional commission, u. Foldlined, losses and discoloration along fold lines. Map of northbrookfield cadastral map showing householders names. Historical maps of alabama are a great resource to help learn about a place at a particular point in time. This map shows the location of autauga county within the state of alabama.
General map of alabama prepared for berneys hand book of alabama. Includes red overprint to highlight state boundaries and railroads. This database details those persons enumerated in the 1830 united states federal census, the fifth census of the united states. List of counties in alabama simple english wikipedia, the. What limestone county, al census records are available. One of a series of maps showing the evolution of alabama counties. County courthouse book, elizabeth petty bentley, genealogical publishing co. The boundaries were changed several times between 1820 and 1866 when its present boundaries were fixed. Map of the town of florence showing the property of the florence land, mining and manufacturing co. Alabama became a state of the united states of america on december 14, 1819. Many early jackson county land entries starting in 1830 were published in volume 2 of jackson county alabama records by christine p. What st clair county, al census records are available.
Sort the table by date formed or by parent counties and check boundary changes for interesting insights. But this 1830 map shows a part of the state was still retained by native american tribes. Maps for 1800, 1808, 1809, 1812, 1815, 1818, 1820, 1823, 1825, 1830, 1832. By 1830 there were 36 and native americans still occupied large areas of land in northeast and far western alabama. Old historical city, county and state maps of alabama. The first map of michigan that listed landownership was the john farmer 1855 wayne county plat map. The oldest county, washington, was created on june 4, 1800, when what is now alabama was then part of the mississippi territory.
To learn more about maps in general, go to the maps record page. Volume 2 includes bibles of the acklen, caperton, cotton, harris, hunt, lewis, smith, and woosley families. Because tennessee political boundaries often changed, historic maps tend to be critical in helping you uncover the exact location of your ancestors hometown, just what land they owned, just. Family maps of bibb county, alabama, deluxe edition. Alabama maps are vital historical evidence but must be interpreted cautiously and carefully alabama map collections. Several books of alabama maps exist for locations, named places, and boundaries.
The cherokees were of middle stature, and of an olive color, but were generally painted, while their skins were stained with indelible ink, representing a variety of pretty figures. Alabamas 10 largest cities are birmingham, montgomery, mobile, huntsville, tuscaloosa, hoover, dothan, decatur, auburn, gadsden. Family maps of pike county, alabama, deluxe edition. There are many types of census records for st clair county guide you in researching your family tree.
Learn more about historical facts of alabama counties. It covers 52,423 square miles, making it the 30th largest of the 50 states. This collection contains a sampling of maps and blueprints from the extensive holdings at the alabama department of archives and history. Included are maps that show the location of forts, indian land cessions with their dates, and county boundaries from 1819 to 1972. Acrevalue helps you locate parcels, property lines, and ownership information for land online, eliminating the need for plat books. Government since the 1700s through treaties, legislation, and the courts. The acrevalue logan county, il plat map, sourced from the logan county, il tax assessor, indicates the property boundaries for each parcel of land, with information about the landowner, the parcel number, and the total acres. During the 1830s and 1840s, the period covered by the indian removal act, many indians were forced to remove.
See an interactive outline map of alabama historical counties at newberry library site free. Pickens county is located in the western part of the state. Alabama s 10 largest cities are birmingham, montgomery, mobile, huntsville, tuscaloosa, hoover, dothan, decatur, auburn, gadsden. Federal population schedules are available for 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 free index, 1890 fragment, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Map of coosa and alabama rivers these newly acquired lands, tho within the limits of the state, had not been organized into counties. Alabama is 330 miles long and 190 miles wide at its most distant points. Detailed map showing relief by hachures, drainage, township and county boundaries, cities and towns, canals, roads, and railroads. Alabama autauga county baldwin county barbour county. Autauga is located in central alabama within the east gulf coastal plain physiographic region, northwest of the state capital, montgomery. After indian removal forcibly displaced most southeast tribes to west of the mississippi river to what was then called indian territory now oklahoma, europeanamerican arrived in large numbers, bringing or buying african americans in the domestic slave trade. Alabama census returns 1820 and an abstract of federal census of alabama 1830 alabama records see vols. States bordering alabama are florida, georgia, mississippi and tennessee. Old historical city, county and state maps of alabama map geeks. Maps of tennessee are generally an vital element of ancestors and family history research, notably in case you live far from where your ancestor lived. There are many types of census records for limestone county guide you in researching your family tree. Family maps of bibb county, alabama, deluxe edition gregory a boyd j.
On the above meridian maps, the portions of the counties in green are not included in the meridian. Limestone county, alabama genealogy, facts, records and links. View alabama maps such as historical county boundaries changes, old. Old historical city, county and state maps of michigan. A pictorial map of gadsden, alabama with scenes of today and yesterday. Sumner, which is available online at familysearch digital library. The alabama state legislature made more counties from former indian lands as the indian removal act took effect and settlers populated different areas of alabama. Here is a collection of printable alabama maps that you can download and print for free. Houser, copyright 1899 by university publishing co.
By act of december 31, 1822, the sheriffs of the several counties were made the custodians of the court houses thereof, with authority to keep out intruders, have the buildings cleaned, to repair, and otherwise keep in order, and to make a report in reference thereto every year to the county commissioners. Search results from map, available online, 1830 to 1839. Alabama genweb is created by a group of volunteers as part of the usgenweb project working together to provide free genealogy websites for genealogical research in every county in alabama. By 1830 there were 36, with indians still occupying land in northeast and far western alabama. This was done by an act approved december 18th, 1832, making it into the counties of coosa, talladega, benton calhoun, randolph, tallapoosa, chambers, russell, macon, and barbour. The maps span 300 years, documenting not only alabama s geographic past, but also that of the region, nation, and continent. Enter a year, refresh map, select zoom in, then click on the map to enlarge it. Jackson county, alabama genealogy familysearch wiki. Map, available online, 18301839, image library of congress. The map above is a landsat satellite image of alabama with county boundaries superimposed.
The cherokee indians have had continuing dealings with the u. Alabama census returns 1820 and an abstract of federal census of alabama 1830, state department of archives and history clearfield company, 1899. St clair county, alabama genealogy, facts, records and links. Printable alabama maps state outline, county, cities. The map to the right shows the location of conecuh county within the state of alabama.
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