Henry County, Alabama
A County Older Than the State
A Revolutionary Soldier
Abbeville Southern Railroad / Pelham House
Abbeville/Seven Flags and an Arrow Over Abbeville
Alabama's First Peanut Oil Mill
Captain Dennis Harrison Zorn / Zornville
Chattahoochee River Crossing
Cureton Bridge / Cureton Bridge Post Office
First Baptist Church of Headland
Franklin - First Beachhead into East Alabama
Head's Land Yielded Fruits of Success
Headland World War I Monument
Headland, Alabama / Headland Public Square
Henry County Confederate Memorial
Henry County Training School
Henry, The Mother County
In Honor of William Calvin Oates
Indian Treaty Boundary Line
Indian Treaty Boundary Line
"Irwin Empire"
Lawrenceville / Lawrenceville Academy
Liberty United Methodist Church / Hilliardsville
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Mount Enon Primitive Baptist Church
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Newville Baptist Church / Newville Baptist Church Cemetery
Newville High School / Newville Rosenwald School
Newville, Alabama / Newville Pioneers
Old Center Methodist Church/Old Center Cemetery
Piney Grove Primitive Baptist Church and Cemetery
Reuben Hicklin Hall Log Home / Robert Fowler Hall Home
Rosa Parks Lived Here
Showplace of the South
The Bethune-Kennedy House
The First Baptist Church of Abbeville/Abbeville Pioneer Cemetery
The Southeast Alabama Agricultural School / First Free Secondary School in Alabama
Union Springs Missionary Baptist Church And Cemetery
In the early years, Henry County was primarily an agricultural area dominated by cotton plantations. Slavery played a significant role in the county's economy, with enslaved people working in the fields and on the plantations. The county saw some growth and development during this period, with the establishment of small towns and the construction of railroads.
During the Civil War, Henry County became a battleground as Union and Confederate forces clashed in the area. The county saw its fair share of military action, with several skirmishes and battles taking place within its borders. The war left a lasting impact on the county, with many buildings and homes destroyed or damaged.
After the war, Henry County slowly recovered and began to diversify its economy. Industries such as timber, turpentine, and tobacco played an important role in the county's development. The arrival of the railroad also helped facilitate trade and commerce in the area.
Today, Henry County continues to be an agricultural community, with farming and forestry as major industries. The county's rich history is evident in its many historic buildings and landmarks, which serve as a reminder of the challenges and triumphs of its past.
Brief timeline of the history of Henry County, Alabama:
- 1819 - Henry County is created by an act of the Alabama Territorial Legislature.
- 1820 - The first county seat is established in Franklinville.
- 1830 - Abbeville becomes the new county seat.
- 1861-1865 - Henry County residents participate in the American Civil War.
- 1880 - The Atlantic and Gulf Railroad is completed, promoting economic growth in the county.
- 1900s - The county experiences various agricultural and industrial developments.
- 1930s - The Great Depression brings economic hardships to Henry County.
- 1964 - Lake Eufaula is created with the completion of the Walter F. George Dam.
- 2000s - Henry County continues to grow and develop, offering a mix of rural and urban areas.
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Henry County, Alabama.