Historical Markers in
Tallapoosa County, Alabama

A Bloody Contest Alabama Mills WWII Memorial Alexander City: A Textile Community Battle Of Emucfau Battle Of Horseshoe Bend Charge! Court Square Daviston, Alabama/Daviston School Designed for Defense Edward Bell High School / Alma Mater First Baptist Church First Presbyterian Church First United Methodist Church 1872 First Universalist Church of Camp Hill Fletcher Napoleon Farrington, Sr. Fort Okfuskee Futile Escape Grafenberg Medical Institute Gun Hill History of Tallassee Horseshoe Bend Battle Ground Horseshoe Bend Battleground Monument Horseshoe Bend Campaign Combatants Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Jackson Trace Johnson J. Hooper Lyman Ward Military Academy Major Lemuel P. Montgomery Menawa, War Chief Needmore 1873 Site of Thaddeus Post Office Tallapoosa County Korean & Vietnam War Memorial Tallapoosa County Peace Officers Tallapoosa County World War I Memorial Tallapoosa County World War II Memorial Tallassee Vietnam War Memorial Tecumseh and the Prophets The First Baptist Church The High Ground The Savannah And Memphis Railroad 1874 They Fought to the Last Tohopeka in Flames Town of New Site Tukabahchi While the Long Roll Was Beating With Deer Tails in Their Hair Woods Presbyterian Church Youngsville
The city of Anniston, Alabama was the site of one of the most violent incidents of the Civil Rights Era. In 1961, a bus carrying Freedom Riders, a group of civil rights activists, was attacked and set on fire by a mob in Anniston.
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Tallapoosa County, Alabama has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Creek and Cherokee peoples. These tribes lived off the land and established small settlements along the Tallapoosa River, which runs through the county.

In the early 19th century, European settlers began to enter the area and establish towns. The city of Dadeville was founded in 1837 and became the county seat of Tallapoosa County. As more settlers arrived, the county's population grew rapidly, primarily through agriculture and the production of cotton.

During the American Civil War, Tallapoosa County played a significant role. It was a strategic location, as the railroad passing through the county connected Montgomery and Atlanta. The county experienced battles and skirmishes as Union and Confederate forces vied for control of the area. After the war, the county faced a challenging period of reconstruction and the gradual shift from agriculture to industry.

In the 20th century, Tallapoosa County saw significant advancements and changes. The construction of Lake Martin in the 1920s provided opportunities for recreation and tourism, boosting the county's economy. The county also became more industrialized, with the growth of factories and manufacturing facilities. Today, Tallapoosa County continues to thrive, blending its historical roots with modern development and providing a diverse array of cultural, economic, and natural attractions for visitors and residents alike.

This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Tallapoosa County, Alabama.

  • 1770s: The Creek Native American tribe occupies the land.
  • 1814: Treaty of Fort Jackson is signed, opening the area for settlement.
  • 1832: Tallapoosa County is officially established.
  • 1834-1835: Construction of the first courthouse in Dadeville.
  • 1861-1865: Tallapoosa County citizens fight in the American Civil War.
  • 1935: Lake Martin is created as part of a hydroelectric project.
  • 1965-1966: The filming of "To Kill a Mockingbird" takes place in Dadeville.
  • 1990: Completion of the Horseshoe Bend National Military Park visitor center.