This gives the location of each church with a brief history and describes the types and years of records that existed for. Elyton in jefferson county, alabama was the location of many early settlers of. Birmingham located in the northcentral part of alabama, birmingham is the states most populous city and the seat of jefferson county. On january 11, 1861, the state of alabama adopted the ordinances of secession from the union by a vote of 69. Jefferson county, alabama genealogy familysearch wiki. In december of 1870, josiah morris purchased 4,150 acres of land at the proposed crossing and along with other investors formed the elyton land company. Caldwell, history of the elyton land company and birmingham, ala. It was the countys second seat, after carrollsville 18191821 now the birmingham neighborhood of powderly. Modern artwork and carefully selected accessories create an. Elyton hotel is a celebration of the vibrant spirit of the new birmingham, ascents president john tampa said in a press release. Our family tree jefferson county alabama biographies source. The shareholders of the company were birminghams founders.
Birminghams history is not a story of the grace and vanished grandeur of an. Alabama church records genealogy familysearch wiki. I have tried to find out the history of elyton village on line and all i have found thus far describes it as a small and unimportant little village. However, there was a change of plans and after some attempted land speculation the alabama and chattanooga was left outwitted and emptyhanded, while the south and north, in the name of josiah morris, a montgomery banker, had options on 4,150 acres of land two miles east of elyton where the access to water was much less favorable, but was where.
A 2,560acre parcel around frog level was granted by the u. Oh the stories elyton in jefferson county, alabama could. Books, both print and online, are found through the librarys online catalog. The community was incorporated as a municipality in 1907, but was annexed into birmingham as part of the greater birmingham legislation which took effect on january 1, 1910.
Full text of history of alabama and dictionary of alabama biography. Divided into three main sections, the first concluding in 1865, the second in 1920, and the third bringing the story to the present, the books organization is both chronological and topical. Below, a few things you might not know about the magic city. The elyton hotel invites you to experience a new definition indulgence at the intersection of modern sophistication and rich tradition. Elyton hotel, autograph collection marriott international. Alabamas oldest courthouses have witnessed a panorama of history. Formerly known as the birmingham jefferson historical society, the organization changed its name in 2010 to better reflect its mission to the metropolitan area. Full text of history of alabama and dictionary of alabama.
Birmingham alabama family history center 2780 altadena rd birmingham, alabama, 35243 website. Home alabama photographs and pictures collection elyton village, ala11, in birmingham, alabama. Elyton references one of the citys earliest entrepreneurs, who named the town elyton a good 50 years before it became birmingham in 1871. Mckiven jr university of north carolina press, 1995. History of the elyton land company and birmingham, ala. Old elyton cemetery, created by j maxwell latham, birmingham, jefferson, alabama, united states take billiongraves with you wherever you go. She also contributed articles to several outofstate newspapers, wrote guide books, advertising copy, and poetry. Hand building until a new parking deck was built to support the renovation of the building as residences and offices for the bank of birmingham in 1997. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Census bureau in 2009, had a population of about 1,212,848. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. In 1850 merchant john cantley established the elyton herald, jefferson countys first newspaper. Elyton or elys town was a prominent crossroads trading center in southwestern jones valley near the head of valley creek, and the county seat of jefferson county from its founding in 1821 until the courthouse moved to birmingham in 1873.
Apr 07, 2016 birmingham packs a lot of history into its relatively short 140 years. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The city was named for birmingham, england, the center of that countrys iron industry. The area that was elyton is currently bordered by 7th street southwest and cotton avenue in the west end of birmingham.
Alabama native todd keith is the author of the rivers of alabama and. Explore this cemetery for graves, information and tombstones for names in elyton cemetery in birmingham, alabama, a find a grave cemetery. History of the elyton land company and birmingham, alabama 1892. Representative thomas haughey 186869 and the headquarters of the elyton presbytery formed in 1832. The book, first published in 1885 and reprinted by littles grandson john goodwin. Elyton hotel, the luxury hotel in the historic empire. It is situated in the north central portion of the state, on the southern extension of the appalachian system and in the center of the rich iron, coal, and limestone belt of the south, it is bounded on the north by walker and blount, on the east by st.
We certainly could have named the hotel after the buildings. It was the journey to and from blount springs that inspired duffees bestknown work, sketches of alabama, which originally appeared as fiftynine articles in the birmingham weekly iron age in 1886 and 1887. Elyton elys town, alabama, was the county seat of jefferson county, alabama from 1821 to. If the book is known, use either the title or author search. All the resorts, early inns, and historic hotels, from stevenson in the north to point clear on mobile bay, and from eufaula in the east to carrollton in the west are included and most importantly, every one is pictured.
Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Major barkers survey books and the original minute books and sales records of the. The united states arranged for indian removal after 1830, forcibly displacing most southeast tribes to west of the mississippi river to what was then called indian territory now oklahoma. The population of muscle shoals is about 14,000 and the city is known for excellent schools and beautiful neighborhoods. History of the elyton land company and birmingham, alabama 1892 paperback july 17, 2009 by henry martin caldwell author. Discover librarianselected research resources on alabama history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Birminghams historic elyton school may be razed for. The history of a deep south state by robert david ward. Elyton cemetery in birmingham, alabama find a grave. A history of the rise and progress of the baptists in alabama. These actions affected the cherokee, creek muscogee and chickasaw, among others. Guide to jefferson county, alabama ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage. Jefferson county historical association newsletter page 1.
History of the elyton land company and birmingham, alabama. Birmingham located in the northcentral part of alabama, birmingham is the states most populous city and the. The elyton land company building was demolished in 1952 and served as a parking lot for the john a. Historic alabama courthouses resurrects historical facts and images of buildings that were the centers of much of the states public life during its first century. The name harks back to those heady days when all that lay before birmingham little more than a railroad junction at the time were the potential for growth, blue skies, and the optimism of a. Alabama textual materials collection add or remove collections home alabama textual materials collection history of the elyton land company and birmingham. Its one that continues to inspire the city it epitomizes. Class, race, and community in birmingham, alabama, 18751920 by henry m. Alabama became a state of the united states of america on december 14, 1819. The first white child born in the county was moses field. Birmingham 2nd alabama family history center 37 old springville rd birmingham, alabama 35235 2058540300 website. Major barkers survey books and the original minute books and sales records of the elyton land company are now preserved in the birmingham public library archives. The city of muscle shoals is just under one hundred years old and is one of alabamas fastest growing cities.
List of books and articles about alabama history online. Oh the stories elyton in jefferson county, alabama could tell. The history of the cumberland presbyterian church in. The jefferson county historical association is dedicated to preserving and publicizing local history through regular meetings, publications and events. Congress to the american asylum for the instruction and education of the deaf.
Birmingham, alabama one of birminghams oldest school buildings would be demolished to make way for senior apartments in a proposal under consideration by city leaders. The book of birmingham and alabama birmingham, ala. Photographs of more than 120 buildings, the earliest that the author could find for each structure, are gathered in this significant volume along with historical. Divided into three main sections, the first concluding in 1865, the second in 1920, and the third bringing the story to the present, the book s organization is both chronological and topical. Each pillowtop bed is draped in white egyptian long staple cotton bedding beckoning guests to partake in a delightful rest. Built in 1909, the empire building is a gorgeous example of classical revival architecture, which was a style popularized by the 1893 chicago worlds fair. Alabama joined the confederate states of america, whose government was first organized at montgomery on february 4, 1861.
Old elyton cemetery, birmingham, jefferson, alabama, united. During this time elyton was an important community in middle alabama. Elyton hotels collection of 111 guest rooms and 6 suites provides stylish accommodations complemented by convenient amenities that make for an enjoyable stay. For a general overview of the librarys collection on a specific topic, use keywords or phrases such as a subject or topic. Ethyl armes, the story of coal and iron in alabama birmingham. Elyton celebrates our earliest beginnings, our rich history of prosperity and entrepreneurialism.
The collection of illustrations alone makes this a book of prime importance in a state and regional history, a unique record of social life of the past. Alabama history civil war, 18611865 societies, etc. Birminghams historic elyton school may be razed for senior. Elyton elys town, alabama, was the county seat of jefferson county, alabama from 1821 to 1873. Preferred marketing and the birmingham public library, 1996. Bessemer alabama family history center 831 briarwood dr bessemer, alabama, 350224577 2054257928 website. The location where elyton developed was previously known as frog level, a springfed flatland used for horse races.
His asylum for the deaf and dumb in hartford was given a grant of lands in alabama in 1819. An illustrated history of birmingham and jefferson county tarzana, california. The youngest of the states major cities, birmingham was founded in 1871 at the crossing of two rail lines near one of the worlds richest deposits of minerals. Around the world, the name, muscle shoals, means simply, music. Sketches of alabama by mary duffee nook book ebook. The sale of the land was used to fund the operations of the asylum. Much of what is known today about the early history of the county comes from his monumental work, the history of butler county, alabama, from 1815 to 1885, with sketches of some of her most distinguished citizens, and glances at her rich and varied resources.
The csa set up its temporary capital in montgomery and selected jefferson davis as president. The earliest pioneers came to jefferson county about 1815, and settled in jones valley, the name being given in honor of one of the first settlers, john jones. Elyton or elys town was a prominent crossroads trading center in southwestern jones valley near the head of valley creek, and the county seat of jefferson county from its founding in 1821 until the courthouse moved to birmingham in 1873 the location where elyton developed was previously known as frog level, a springfed flatland used for horse races. Hired by the elyton land company, the firm that founded birmingham, barker. Full text of early settlers of alabama internet archive. A brief history of the elyton hotel elyton hotel is located in downtown birmingham in the empire building. The elyton land company was organized on january 26, 1871 in order to purchase land for, establish and promote the new city of birmingham. The history of a deep south state is the first completely new comprehensive account of the state since a. Settlements were soon made at village springs, turkey creek, and elyton. Early days of birmingham, alabama, treasures found in. Home arrow alabama textual materials collection arrow history of the elyton. After many ownerships, mergers and name changes the paper became the birmingham postherald in 1950. Genealogy trails history group jefferson county and birmingham, alabama history and biography, 1887 source. This architectural and historical treasure enjoys an ideal location on the celebrated heaviest corner on earth combining incredible convenience with an unrivaled heritage.
The elyton land company was established january 26, 1871. The elyton hotel, a aaa four diamond hotel invites you to experience a new definition indulgence at the intersection of modern sophistication and rich tradition. History of the elyton land company and birmingham, alabama 1892 caldwell, henry martin on. Looking for alaska, fried green tomatoes at the whistle stop cafe, to kill a mockingbird, invisible man, the story of my. Yet on early maps of alabama it appears, the little i have been able to find out that it was a jumping off point for those settling western alabama and further west. Old elyton cemetery, birmingham, jefferson, alabama. Minutes of the 48th annual convention, alabama division, children of the confederacy, holiday inn, florence, alabama, june 1921, 1970, by children of the confederacy alabama division multiple formats at. Birmingham packs a lot of history into its relatively short 140 years. According to the 2010 united states census, birmingham had a population of 212,237. Jefferson county, alabama genealogy genealogy familysearch. Elyton in jefferson county, alabama was the location of many early settlers of jefferson county. Elyton hotel, autograph collection by marriott alabama. Alabama photographs and pictures collection add or remove collections home alabama photographs and pictures collection elyton village, ala11, in birmingham, alabama.
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