Pike County, Alabama
Academy Street High School
Allred House & Cemetery
Bibb Graves Hall
Chancellor's Residence
China Grove
City of Brundidge and the Bass House / Brundidge's Peanut Butter Heritage
Confederate Memorial
Cowart Hall
Elam Primitive Baptist Church
First United Methodist Church
Goshen Substation
Green Davis Tailgate Terrace
Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall Of Honor
Hobdy's Bridge: Last Indian Battles in Alabama
Janice Hawkins Park
John Robert Lewis Hall
"Lest We Forget"
Little Oak United Methodist Church
McCall Hall
Monticello
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Orion Institute
Pace Hall
Philadelphia Presbyterian Church
Pike County WWI Memorial
Pike County's John Lewis: National Civil Rights Icon
Riddle-Pace Field
Rodgers School
Salem Baptist Church
Shackelford Hall
The Great Pensacola Trading Path
The Historic Troy Post Office
Three Notch Road
Troy University
Tuskegee Army Air Field Hangar
Violata Pax Dove
“The Thinker”
The county was officially established on December 17, 1821, and was named after Zebulon Pike, a renowned explorer from the early 19th century. It quickly became an agricultural hub, with cotton plantations dominating the economy. Slavery was prevalent in Pike County, as it was in much of the South during this era. After the Civil War, many freed slaves settled in the county, contributing to its diverse cultural heritage.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Pike County experienced significant economic growth and industrial development. The arrival of the railroad in the 1880s spurred commerce and facilitated the export of agricultural goods. Timber and lumber production also played a vital role in the county's economy.
In recent decades, Pike County has seen a shift towards a more diversified economy, with the establishment of light manufacturing and service industries. Troy University, founded in 1887, has become an integral part of the community, bringing educational and cultural opportunities to the area. Today, Pike County continues to be a vibrant and thriving county, preserving its unique history while embracing the challenges and opportunities of the modern world.
Brief timeline of the history of Pike County, Alabama:
- 1819: Pike County is established on December 17
- 1826: Troy is incorporated as the county seat
- 1830s: Pike County experiences a boom in cotton production
- 1861-1865: Pike County residents participate in the American Civil War
- 1881: The Alabama Midland Railway is completed, connecting Troy to Montgomery
- 1930s: Pike County suffers from the Great Depression
- 1967: The U.S. Army's Aviation Applied Technology Directorate is established in Pike County
- 1976: The Pioneer Museum of Alabama is opened in Troy
- 1990s: Pike County experiences significant growth in manufacturing and healthcare industries
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Pike County, Alabama.