‘ JACKSON COUNTY CHRONICLES ' ‑

VOLUME N0.26, NO. 1 lSSN-1071-2348 JANUARY 2014

What does theTennessee Rivermeanto YOU? Howhasit affectedyour lifeandthat of your ancestors? What changes cameabout as the result of thetaming of the Riverby TVA? IF youenjoy andappreciatetheTennessee River,youwillwant to markyourcalendar forSunday,January 26,2014, 2:00 pm. KellyGoodowens, JCHA ProgramVice President,is pleased to announce that JCHA member David Bradfordwillbe thespeaker on January 26 at the Scottsboro DepotMuseumlocatedat thecornerof NorthHouston Street andMapleAvenue. Dr.David Bradford,a native of Jackson County, is the sonof thelateBillandBettye Bradford. Professionally, Davidhasworked forIBMfor morethan 30 years. Beginningin histeenage years, Davidhas continuously played an active role in historic preservation. You willnot want to miss theword pictures Dr. David Bradfordwill paint as he unfolds the historyof theTennessee Riverand itspartner, theTennessee Valley Authority, Sunday,January 26,2:00 pm,at theScottsboro Depot Museum.

JCHA ANNUAL DUES ARE NOW DUEAND PAYABLE AS OF JANUARY 1. Pleaseforward your dues to JCHATREASURER, P. O. BOX 1494, SCOTTSBORO, AL 35768. Your dues helpsupport the publication and mailingof theJACKSON COUNTY CHRONICLES receivedby members in good standing in January, April, July, andOctober. ANNUAL DUES(exceptSenior Citizens) - $20.00 Senior Citizens (65and older) - $15.00 LifeMembership Dues $150.00

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CHRONICLES EDITOR: Ann B. Chambless, 435 Barbee Lane, Scottsboro, Alabama 35769 email: [email protected] 2013 JCHA/SCOTTSBORO DEPOT through thedam‘s locks. Noticeof the MUSEUM ROLL OF HONOR upcomingclosing of thegates was In 2013, thefollowing people announced in theJACKSONCOUNTY qualified fortheScottsboro Depot SENTINEL theweek of January9, 1939. The newsarticle stated that“asa result MuseumRollof Honor. Some donated of favorableworking conditions anda money;others donated theirtimeand smoothly operating construction expertise. Some donated or loaned program,theclosing of thegates of the artifactsto enhancetheexhibitson damwaseffected sixweeks earlierthan display at thedepot museum. scheduled. The placingof concrete in JenStewart Tim Berry theuppermiter sill of thelockwasthe Kelly Goodowens Sandra Patton lastconstruction operation priorto the Susan Fisher LeeSentell loweringof the40400LsAuare gates. Reid Henshaw BettyandTom Thelockhasa maximumliftof 45 feet. Ann B. Chambless Budlong Since December15 (1938),when this John H. Graham Britt Meeks concrete work began,the riverhasbeen closed to navigation.” Annette Bradford MarkScott Thearticlefurther stated“Atnormal David Bradford Skelton elevation Guntersville reservoir will Patrick Stewart Bill & JohnTally coverapproximately 66,000 acres, of David Rains Charles D. Cook whichsome 12,000wasformerly river DougGraden Nora Inglis bed. It will impound a total of 951,400 Patricia Aaron Kilgore acre-feet of water, Including393,300 Schwichtenberg Will Parks acre-feetof controlled storage that may Sandra Burney MatthewHodges be available forflood control. Lying S. L. Burney MeltonPotter betweenportions of theAppalachian Caroline L. Minor Margaret Bellomy Plateau,the newlakewill provide unusual scenic attractions. It is Paul D. Machen ByronGreen expectedthat thefirstpowergenerating Celia Walker Sheila Washington unitwill be in service by October 1, LeeAnn andTom William Jones 1939. Thesecond unittwo months later Hodges RickyJones anda third unit in anothertwomonths Candy Gullatt James Blackburn will all be in use. Eachof these turbines Bothan RalphMackey hasthecapacity of 34,000 horsepower, Janice H. Bragg Gene Greer andspace is providedfora fourth.” GUNTERSVILLE DAM GATES CLOSED NOTE BY EDITOR: IT IS SIGNIFICANT AND LAKE FORMED 75 YEARS AGO THAT DR. DAVID BRADFORDWILL Seventy-five years ago,on January 16, DISCUSS TVA'S IMPACTON JACKSON 1939,thegates of Guntersville Dam COUNTY AT THE JCHA PROGRAM were closed by theTennessee Valley MEETINGON SUNDAY,JANUARY 26, Authority (TVA). In less thantwo 2014, almostexactly75 yearsto theday weeks, theGuntersville Reservoirlevel that thereservoirwasfilledandready was highenough to resumenavigation for navigation. Page2 LIFEON THE TENNESSEE: JACKSON COUNTY FLOURISHED DURNGSTEAMBOAT ERA by Dr.DavidCampbell

It was considered the pride of the Tennessee RiverNavigation Company and THE CHATTANOOGA TIMES announced the news in December 1910. The steamboat JOHNA. PATTEN, 300‐ton capacity, built for freight haul with first-class passenger accommodations, had burned to the water line while docked at Bridgeport, Alabama. This was the same JOHNA. PATTEN which only afew years before had triumphed in what is perhaps the most famous boat race in Tennessee Riverhistory. The PATTEN's rivalwas apowerful towboat named the PARKER. It was arace that symbolized the old versus the new on the river. The PATTEN, a graceful, elegantly crafted vessel from the past and the PARKER, apractical snub-nosed towboat. The boats raced downriver from Chattanooga, withthe PARKER moving ahead at Williams Island. At this point, according to historian DonaldDavidson, the PARKER's engineer, Jess Allison, stood at the door of the engine roomand gestured tauntingly with a rope, offering atow to the PATTEN. Butthen river lore has it,the PARKER's engine blew,propellingAllison from the engine roomand intothe water, where he was plucked unceremoniously by crew members. The PATTEN sailed on to victory, only to be destroyed at Bridgeport by a coal tar caused fire. By this time, the glory days of the great steamboats were numbered. They would continue to ply the rivers, but their era was coming to anend. Jackson County was very much a part of the steamboat days on the Tennessee River. Safford Burney's TABLE OF LANDINGS lists no less than twenty-one riverboat landings in Jackson County in 1879. They were: Bridgeport, BigOak, Ridley's Ferry, Cos's Mound, Caperton's Ferry, Rudder's Landing, McCoys, Coffeys, Bellefonte, Sublett's Ferry, Hitches Ferry, Martin's Landing, Cheney's Landing, Pierces, Gossett's Ferry, Finney's Landing, Larkin's Landing, Cobbits, Gross, and Cowley. There is even more of a local connection that involves the boats stopping at Jackson County landings. Operators of the Langston Ginobtained abrass whistle offone of these steamboats and used the whistle to let local farmers know they would beginning that day. The steam whistle would blow at 4:00 in the morning on those days and blast the community awake. Much later, the whistle was used by Word Lumber Company at its sawmill operation in Scottsboro. The whistle would be blownthree times: to signal the beginning of the work day, to signal lunchtime, and at the end of the work day. Although many may nothave known it,Scottsboro residents for years had asa part of their lives the distinct sound of an old steamboat whistle. Jackson Countians even got into the act and built boats themselves, although not steamboats. The VIRGINIAMAXINE,the FLORAMAE,and the BETTY CLYDE were all 5-12 ton boats listed in government records ashaving been built at Section, Alabama. Section? Obviously an unlikely place for a large boat to be built. Some questioning of Section residents ledto answers, however. The boats were actually builtalong the river,down the mountain from Section. They were built at Gossett's Landingby J. T. Stringer, a master carpenter who operated asawmill at the foot of the mountain. The boats were owned by the Rudder brothers, Sam and Will,and named for family members. Two daughters lived in the Section area in 1987: Betty Clyde (Rudder) Smith and Virginia (Rudder) Green. Bothclearly remembered the boats. The boats were used by the Rudder brothers to haul cornto Chattanooga, Tennessee. In the Fall,the brothers would buy corn from farmers at the landings along the river, shell the cornwith a corn sheller on board, and carry the shelled cornto Chattanooga aswell as corn sold in Jackson County. These boats were operated by gasoline motors and, therefore, were not steamboats. However,their trade was muchthe same as the steamboats that were operating at the time.

3 LIFEON THE TENNESSEE: County Flourishedduring Steamboat Era by Dr.DavidCampbell (Continued)

Corn was raised all along the river bottoms throughout the valley. Scottsboro resident BobAshmore remembered that landowners often would rent their offshore land. Farmers would deposit the landowner's share in elevated cribs beside the river for later shipment to Chattanooga. So much corn was raised this way that soil erosion began to take place and sand bars began to form in the river.

Reportedly,the first steamboat to navigate the entire lengthof the Tennessee River was the ATLAS. In 1828, it left from Cincinnati on the Ohio River. A prize of $640.00 was presented to the captain of the ATLAS by the city of Knoxville,Tennessee, when the ATLAS reached that city in March 1828, approximately two and one-halfmonths afier it had begun itstrip. In time, Chattanooga became amain steamboat landing due to the city's railroad connections. From Chattanooga, steamboat companies operated runs upriver to Knoxville,Tennessee, and downn'ver to Decatur,Alabama. Lifeon the Tennessee River during the steamboat era was exciting and sometimes dangerous. Navigatingthe south runwas no easy task and steamboat equipment was not always reliable. Two of the mosttreacherous points on the river were at Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and at the point called “The Suck” south of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Since Muscle Shoals was so hard to navigate, most steamboats from Chattanooga ended their runat Decatur, at the head of the Shoals. Other steamboats would cover the Florence,Alabama, to Ohio River run. Steam boating season usually was fromNovemberto June. Duringthe summer, the lack of rainmade travel impossible. Mrs. Betty Clyde Smith remembered being able to wade across the Tennessee River one summer as a child. Perhaps the strangest weather phenomenon was in the winter of 1871-72,when much of the river channel froze. Steamboats sometimes broke the ice with their paddle wheels by runningbackward. On another occasion in 1867, rains swelled the river one winter so much that the river rose 70 feet in “The Suck” gorge. One steamboat captain was talked into makingthe south runduring this great flood. The captain was Woods Wilson, and his boat was the CHEROKEE. Passengers at Chattanooga were desperate to get to Decatur and persuaded \Vllson to take them. \Vrlson later reported that everything that would float was going down river ‐ logs, small boats, whole hay stacks, barns, houses, and flatboats with refugees. The CHEROKEE made the 60-mile trip to Bridgeport in less than two hours, a record time. Later, Wilson safely delivered the passengers to Decatur. As early as 1863, steamer supply boats were builtby the UnionArmy at Bridgeport,Alabama, includingthe Chickamauga, Kingston, Bridgeport,Missionary, Wauhatchie, Resaca, and Stone River. Also, the gunboats General Burnside, General Thomas, General Grant, and General Sherman were built at Bridgeport, a townthat obviously played akey supporting role during the CivilWar. The steamboat era came slowly to an end as railand road travel in the Valley grew. As for passengers, few had the time or inclinationto take the slow, leisurely trips to their destinations. The steamboats no longer had a place in fast-paced, modern America. The Tennessee River remains important to Jackson County and the Valley economically, asit didin years past. It is still fim to occasionally experience atwo-hour tour and dinner aboard a commercial steamboat such as the Southern Belle. Those who recallthe star-status and commanding presence of the steamboat pilot and officers can envision the wonder, intrigue, and romance of the steamboat era that took early travelers to another world that was somehow far removed from their daily lives. NOTEBY CHRONICLES EDITORANNB. CHAMCBLESS: The above material is a combination of two historical essays written by Dr.DavidCampbell and published in the April and July 1987 editions of THE JACKSON COUNTY CHRONICLES, Volume 11, Numbers Two and Three.

4 Source: Listof Pensioners on the R011January 1, 1883: Givingthe Name of Each Pensioner, the Cause for which Pensioned, the Post OfliceAddress, The Rate of Pensionper Month,and the Date of Original Allowance, by United States Pension Bureau,Washington Printing Office, 1883. NOTES under names added by Ann B. Chambless via census, milimrecords, and cemetery research. 15,732 - HEMBREE, MARY,Bridgeport, Widow 1812, $8.00, Jan 1879 Widow of Benjamin Hembree who is buried in Harris Cemetery. He served in Cpt. John Underwood's Co, E. Tenn Militia,Dec 23, 1814-June 1, 1815

27,810 - LADD,MARYANN, Bridgeport, Widow 1812, $8.00, Nov 1879

7,034 - MILLER, SARAH, Estill's Fork,Widow 1812, $8.00, June 1878

13,142 - MARTIN,MARY,Francisco, Widow 1812, $8.00, Dec 1878

6,922 - CHATTlN, EDWARD R.,Kirby's Creek, chronic diarrhea, $4.00, ------Served in Mexican‑ American war in 1846. DiedJune 23, 1898, buried Section BluffCemetery.

29,365 - CHISENHALL, JANE, Kirby's Creek, Widow 1812, $8.00, May 1880 Mary Jane Woods married Delaney Chisenhall on Aug 13, 1816, Orange Co,NC. He served in the 5th Regiment (Atkinsson's Co),NC Militia and is buried in the Durham/Chisenhall Cemetery near Section.

27,633 - FANNING, JANE, Larkin's Fork,Widow 1812, $8.00, Nov 1879

21,835 - REED,THOMAS, Larkin's Fork, Survivor 1812, $8.00, Nov 1877 In the 1880 census, Thomas Reed was age 92. Thomas Reed served in Capt. Sutton's Co, Tennessee Militia.

1,484 - FLIPPO, SUSANNA, Larkinsville, Widow 1812, $8.00, Dec 1868. Widow of Henry Flippo.

26,114 - GARLAND, REBECCA,Maynard's Cove, Widow 1812, $8.00, Aug 1879 Widow of William Garland who died onFeb 13, 1861. Rebecca Hudson married Wm.Garland onNov 25, 1834, in Carter Co, TN. He served in Solomon Hendrick's Co, E. Tenn Militia from Nov 1814 ‐ May24, 1815.

31,218 - BRANDON,MARY,Park's Store, Widow 1812, $8.00, Feb 1881 Mary Wright married Carter Brandon on July 12, 1821, in Lawrence Co,AL. He served in Capt. Walker's Co, 39th US.Infantry in War of 1812. Hedied June 2, 1861, in Jackson Co,AL.

30,475 ‐ STARKEY,NANCYN.,Pisgah, Widow 1812, $8.00, Sept 1880 Widow of Jesse L. Starkey who served in Capt. Mann's Co., Georgia Militia,War of 1812.

27,985 - HALL,LETHA,Princeton, Widow 1812, $8.00, Nov 1879 Widow of James Hall(1787-1870) who is buried in the Prince Cemetery in Estillfork.

131,746 - WALSH, JOHN M.,Scottsboro, dis. of abdominal viscera, $4.00, Jan 1875

150,961 - SANDERS, HENRYA., Scottsboro, g sw r shouder, $6.00, Feb 1878 Henry was born in 1840 and was son of Joseph and Deborah Sanders. Henry served in Co. G, 18thAlabama 131,640 - SANDERS, JOHN G., Scottsboro, g s w r shoulder, $6.00, June 1875 John G. born 1845 (brother of HenryA. Sanders) diedAug 17, 1919 in Inola,Oklahoma. Served 4‘h Ohio Cavalry in CivilWar. 5 2,190 - KIRBY,ANDREW J., Scottsboro, inj wrist & fracture leg, $12.00, ---Dr.Andrew Kirby (son of Joseph and Eliza Freeman Kirby)was born in 1815 in Tennessee, died Dec. 3, 1895, buried in the oldKirby Cemetery behind Scottsboro Country Club. He married Jane Gossett and served in the IndianWars.

24,365 ‐ HARPER, MARTHA, Scottsboro, Widow 1812, $8.00, May 1879 Widow of John P. Harper who served in Capt. William Crawford's Co., Mississippi Militia,War of 1812.

31,570 - GIBBS, FRANCES, Scottsboro, Widow 1812, $8.00, Apr 1881

24,248 - KIRBY,LETITIA, Scottsboro, Widow 1812, $8.00, May 1879 On May 25, 1853, Letitia Guffey married Clinton Kirbywho was bornApr 17, 1792 in NC and died Apr 17, 1876. Clinton Kirby is buried in old Kirby Cemetery. He served in C01. Samuel Weir's Regiment, Tenn. Militia.

15,080 - HILL,MARTHA, Scottsboro, Widow 1812, $8.00, Jan 1879

31,810 - FLOWERS, SARAH B.,Scottsboro, Widow 1812, June 1881 Widow of Charles W. Flowers, b. June 7, 1794 in VA, died Mar27, 1855 and buried in Chisenhall Cemetery, Jackson Co,AL. He served in Capt. John Morgan's Co, VA Militia,War of 1812. Married Sarah Watkins on May 24, 1834, in Jefferson Co, TN.

837 - MORRIS, MARY, Scottsboro, Widow 1812, $8.00, Oct 1871 Widow of Samuel Morris who enlisted Oct 6, 1814 and served in Capt. Wm. Johnson's Co, SC Militia,War of 1812. Samuel Morrisdied Feb 21, 1852, Bedford Co, TN. Mary Morris died 1884 at home of William Potter.

177,990 - HILL,RACHEL, Scottsboro, mother, $8.00, June 1877

217,637 - ANDERSON, ANDREW M.,Stevenson, g s w 1shoulder, $2.00, Sept 1882

140,280 - WEAVER, WILLIAM H., Stevenson, g s w r leg, $2.00, Aug 1876

7,398 - WILSON, MARTHAN.,Stevenson, widow and one child, $10.00, Oct 1876 Widow of John W. Wilson, born 1826, who was enumerated as a carpenter in Stevenson, AL, on 1860 census.

111,469 - CRAZE, JANE, Stevenson, widow, $8.00 Apr 1868 Widow of John Craze (1822-1863) who served in C1, Alabama Cavalry and is buried in Craze Bend Cemetery.

17,361 - CAMERON, ELIZABETH, Stevenson, Widow 1812, $8.00, Feb 1879 Widow of Daniel Cameron who served in Capt. John Kennedy's Co., Tenn. Militia, from October 20, 1813 until Dec 28, 1813. Daniel Cameron died on Nov 1, 1846, in Jackson Co,AL.

----- HOUSE, MALINDA, Stevenson, Widow 1812, $8.00, Mar 1879 Widow of Littleben'y House, born 1791 in SC, who served in 1st Regt (Ham's'), Georgia Militia.

14,073 - CHANDLER, ELIZABETH, Stevenson, mother, $8.00, Feb 1864

16,168 - MATLOCK, ZACHARIAH, Stevenson, Survivor 1812, $8.00, Apr 1872 Served in Capt. Moses Thompson's Co, Tenn Militia,War of 1812. Zachariah was bornDec 17, 1791 in NC and died Nov27, 1879 and is buried in Allison Cemetery in Jackson Co,AL. 14,886 - WORTZ, JEMIMAA., Woodville, VVIdow 1812, $8.00, Jan 1879 6 MEMBERS OF JACKSON COUNTY HIGHSCHOOLCLASS OF 1938

The lateBeulah Chambless Shelton wasa chartermemberof theJCHA and a memberof theJackson County HighSchool class of 1938. Herdaughter, Sandra Shelton Burney, recentlydonated Beulah Shelton's highschool scrap bookthat contains 60 engraved cards of themembersof the Class of 1938to theScottsboro Depot Museum. It should be notedthatstudents wholived in areas that includedAspel, Limrock,Larkinsville,Temperance Hill,Tupelo, Hollywood,Section, Macedonia, Button, and Langstonwere bussed to Jackson County HighSchool in Scottsboroformorethan 50 years. Thecards found in Mrs.Shelton's album include those of: 1. BuelahChambless (married LeonShelton) 2. Juanita Sanders 3. Victor Patrick Genge, Jr. 4. RobertCarl Davis,Jr. 5. Opal Benson 6. Laura ElizabethSmith 7. Sue Downey 8. Louise Gentle 9. Gordon Harris,Jr. 10. Billy Parks 11. Doris Louise Rice 12. EdithJane McKelvy 13. Wallace Hancock 14. Robert ErwinCarter 15. Atha Virginia Kennamer (married Jay Cordell) 16. LeverneJustice 17. Clifford Morris 18. Charles R. Hunter 19. Grace Payne(marriedAlvis Wales) 20. Juanita Reed 21. FayDilbeck 22. Mary EvelynCampbell 23. T. M. Green 24. RoyMcClendon (marred MaryRuthTiffin) 25. Eva MaeGreen 26. BobbieWomack 27. Marjorie Proctor MEMBERS OF JACKSON COUNTYHIGH SCHOOL CLASSOF 1938 (Continued) 28. Louise Clemons 29. John Will Matthews (brotherof Leola, Eunice, 8.Hazel) 30. Dea Thomas 31. Kathryn Carter 32. MaryStanley Bridges(marriedJ. S. McGriff) 33. Elizabeth Patrick (sisterof Richard Patrick, Jr.) 34. ElliotteO'NealPayne 35. Glen Phillips 36. Floye Elizabeth Gant (married Barnes) 37. InezLindsay 38. RuthAirheart (sisterof GeneAirheart) 39. Walter C.Webb, Jr. 40. Charles MartinPetty 41. EarleanSwaim 42. Ruth Katherine Hayes 43. Hazel Hall 44. IdaBelleVarnell 45. HarrellWilson 46. James B. Perry,Jr. 47. DorisLouise Rice 48. BertieClyde Russell 49. Margaret Cotten 50. J. B. Vinson, Jr. 51. Alice L. Thomas (married Dilbeck) 52. Charles R. Bradford (married Ruth Moody) 53. Katherine Rice 54. KathrynThomas (sisterof BuronandJoAnnThomasElkins) 55. JimB. Thomas (brotherof ElizabethThomas Selby) 56. L. D.Harris 57. Virginia Jane Stockton 58. Louise Bryant 59. James Boyd Presley,Jr.(brotherof MaryPresleyCox) 60. D. l. Durham 61. LloydMoney (nocard buta memberof this class) 62. FateMcClendon(nocard buta memberof this class) The Class of 1938'ssenior playwasentitled l‘Aunt Tillie Goes to Town” andwas presentedat theCitySchoolAuditorium on May23 1938. GracePayneWales portrayedthe roleof Tillie. Otherclass actors included MaryE. Campbell, Laura Smith, Juanita Reed, RuthHayes,R.C. Davis, ElliottePayne,FateMcClendon, LloydMoney, RuthAirheart, and SueDowney. THE JACKSON COUNTY BOARDOF EDUCATION 1938-1939 DIRECTORY

In 1938, L. W. Jordan wasJackson County's Superintendent of Education. Sewingon his Boardwere 0. E. Harper,Section:W. H. Butler,Scottsboro; G. H. Caperton,Stevenson; L. S. Brewster,Hollywood; FelixTrice, Princeton. MattieLouStockton - Secretary;Adele RiverswastheAttendance Supervisor. Elementaryteachers andtheir schools were as follows: Amanda Allison ‐ Long Island E. A. Johnson - Larkinsville Annie RuthAustin- Flat Rock MildredJohnson‐ Island Creek PixieAlspaugh‐ Scottsboro City ElizabethJones - Stevenson H. F. Ayers ‐ Rosalie HassieJones - Langston Lois Ballew ‐ Bryant MaryJones - Stevenson Lilah Beason- Skyline Bessie Keller- Bethany Ruth Berzett‐ oods Cove Mrs. H. A. Kelly- Bridgeport Mertie Bohannn - Callahan Mrs.GastonKent- Scottsboro City Leonard Bohannon‐ Callahan BertieKennamer- Princeton Mrs.A. H. Borden- Kyles No.2 Beulah Kennamer- Limrock Lucille Bostick- Francisco ElahKennamer- Guess Creek Mrs.G. P. Bouldin‐ Scottsboro City Mrs.C.H. Kirkpatrick- Princeton Ruth Bowen-McCoy's Grove LillieKuykendall- Coffey Margie Bowie- McCutchen Abbie Laney - Chalybeate Springs Mr. 8-Mrs.HowardBramblett‐Central Martha Leming- Woodville Rebecca Austin - LongIsland Allie MaeLoyd‐ King'sCove Nannie Brewer- McCutchen Ednaand Sallie Lyda - Edgefield Mrs.Sammie Brown‐ Fairfield Charles Kennamer- Hambrick Olive Britt‐ Hollywood Lucille McConnell- Mt.Olive Pauline Bryant- Hollywood Berith McCoy- Shooks Stella Bryant‐ Cross Roads Eloise McGuffey- Woodville ’ Cecil Butler‐ Wininger Sadie McGuffey- Hollywood Nola Callahan‐ Pisgah Vivian McGuffey - Fackler Thelbert Callahan - Freedom Geraldine McMahan - Stevenson Octavia Campbell - Langston Aline Mason- Bridgeport Zula Carter- Section C. E. Matthews- Stevenson Mrs.C. R. Chambers - Dutton Hazel Matthews - Hollywood Tempie Clemens ‐ Scottsboro City Ollie Ruth Matthews - Limrock Opal Coffey- Rash Belle Dicus‐ Temperance Hill GladysCrabtree- NewHope Louise Elder‐ Christian Home IdaDean‐ Kyles No 1 KatherineElliott- Stevenson Mrs.W. G. Dean- Salem Mrs. R. L. Emmett - Long Island Iva Hughes- Pisgah IrisEvans- Skyline J. H. Jarnigan‐ Pikeville Norma Evans- NewHope Mrs. J. H. Jarnigan ‐ Shooks Elizabeth Fennell - Macedonia Arnold Johnson ‐ Jones 9 Janie Fennell- Larkinsville 1938-1939JACKSON COUNTY EDUCATIONAL DIRECTORY (Continued)

Beatrice Finney‐ Stevenson J. V. Outlaw‐ Patterson Mrs.Esley Flannagan‐ Paint Rock Lucille O'Shields - Paint Rock Chalma Fossett ‐ Pierceton Bernice Page - Trenton ElizabethGarren- Rosalie Elberta Page‐ Bridgeport William Garner‐ Gray's Chapel Wendell Page- Scottsboro City Ella Glover‐ Concord Elizabeth Parks‐ Scottsboro City EssieGoad‐ Macedonia Fannie Patrick‐ Scottsboro City Sara Graham- Stevenson Gussie Peacock - Bridgeport Mrs. HughGreen‐ Larkinsville Lousie Phillips- Section Jewel Griffith‐ Sublett Mrs. BobPowell- Dutton Mabel Hackworth ‐ Bridgeport Mildred Presley - Overlook MildredHackworth- Woodville Kathleen Prince - Bridgeport Madge Hall- Boxes Cove Mrs.Joe Raines- Fabius Rebecca Harrington‐ Pikeville Vivian Rainey - Princeton Annie Helms‐ Nat FlossieReagan- Bridgeport Pauline Henson ‐ Bridgeport Esta Reed - Skyline Curtis Hicks- Langston Catherine Reed - Princeton Dennis Hicks‐ Hales Cove Faye Ridley- Rash Inez Hicks- Pisgah MrsW H. Robinson-Temperance Hill Moline Hicks‐ Deans Chapel Allie Roden - Webster Ronald Hicks‐ Coffey Jannie Rogers - Bridgeport A. S. Hill‐-Bridgeport Thurma Rogers - Shrader J. F. Hodges‐ Scottsboro City Mrs.MarvinRudder - Stevenson Mrs. Emmett Holder ‐ Carns CrenaRussell- Bellview Mrs.Kenneth Holder‐ Rorex Vivian Sandford- Macedonia Stella Holder‐ Wannville Pearl Sentell - Rash LoraineMatthews‐ UnionHill Troy Sewell - Pisgah Pauline Matthews- Carns Mrs. LonShelton- PleasantGrove Mrs.Jerry Maples‐ Woodville Nola Simmons- Tupelo Mary Michaels‐ Princeton Eva Sisk - Fackler Edith Money- Scottsboro City J. A. Sizemore - Shrader Ida Moody‐ Scottsboro City Annie Smith‐ Mt. Olive Alma Moore‐ Flat Rock LouiseSmith- Pisgah Martha Moore‐ Nila Jewell Smith- Rosalie Cora Morris ‐ Bridgeport Ophelia Smith‐ Scottsboro City lnez Nelson‐ Tupelo RubyLeeSmith- Skyline Lela Nichols‐ Section SueOutlawSmith- Dutton Mrs.Almon Nichols‐ Cross Roads Mrs.W. D.Smith‐ Paint Rock IrisO'Brien‐ Scottsboro City LonShelton- Mt. Carmel Naomi Oliver ‐ Skyline EstaTate Rudder‐ Walnut Grove Lala Outlaw‐ Patterson 10 Scott Russell - Bridgeport 1938-1939 JACKSON COUNTY EDUCATIONAL DIRECTORY (Continued) ELEMENTARY: JUNIOR HIGH: Mr.& Mrs.J. D. Southerland ‐ Davistown Horace Maples - Limrock Audrey Spears - Section Mrs.R.M. Martin- Princeton Vera Staton ‐ Davistown Almon Nichols - Macedonia Tossie Staton- Macedonia H. J. Rudder‐ LongIsland KateSteel-Crescent Hill Sarah Rudder- Paint Rock BerylStockton‐ Scottsboro City Era Ryan - Section Gertrude Stockton - Temperance Hill A. W. Sewell- Mt.Olive EwingStory‐ Trenton W. D.Smith‐ Paint Rock Agee Strickland - ChalybeateSprings HomerStringer- Rosalie Alta Stringer- Hodge Talton Thomas - Skyline Mrs.HomerStringer- Rosalie P. L. White - Dutton Mary LeeStubbs- Scottsboro City SENIOR HIGH: Mrs. Bennie L. Summers - PleasantGrove MabelBailey- JCHS MaudeThomas‐ Scottsboro City A. H. Borden- JCHS Mrs.Winslow Thomas -‐Deans Chapel Frances Hayes- JCHS Thelma Thornbury ‐ PoplarSprings Ruth Hill- JCHS MarySueToney ‐ Princeton MaryJane Hodges- JCHS Nelson Varnell ‐ Sulphur Springs MyrtleHolland- JCHS Mrs.A. N. Varnell - Sulphur Springs Christine Jones - JCHS Ola Vaught - Skyline Antionette Lovejoy- JCHS BerniceWallace ‐ Scottsboro City DellaMcCrary- JCHS AdaWallace‐ UnionHill Ernestine Mann- JCHS Virginia Walsh - RiverHill C. P. Nelsn- JCHS Virginia West ‐ Skyline W. G. O'Brien - JCHS Lela MaeWhitaker‐ Paint Rock H. E. Phillips - JCHS KatherineWicks‐ Sublett Coburn Thomas - JCHS L. C. Williams ‐ Hodge Sara BettyTurner - JCHS Mrs.L. C. Williams ‐ Hodge R. L. Wedgeworth - JCHS Thelma Williams ‐ Pisgah Maude Bogart- Stevenson ElizaMaeWoodall ‐ Bryant Loyce Holder andA. C. Curray - Stevenson Omega Woodall ‐ Freedom Graydon Jones - Stevenson Ruby Woodfin ‐ Sublett MattiePittman- Stevenson Annie MaeWoosley ‐-Limrock Bessie Sanders - Stevenson Charlsie Young ‐ Hytop J. A. Battle and Martha Browning - Bridgeport BessYoung - RockySprings Mr. 8. Mrs. W. F. Gonce - Bridgeport LucyWalker - Mt Carmel Mr.8.Mrs. J. L. Hall- Bridgeport Mrs. Hula Starkey- NewHerman Maurine Hughes - Bridgeport JUNIOR HIGH: Jewell Tanner - Bridgeport J. B. Armstrong- Bryant O. K. Carter ‐- Paint Rock Valley A. F. Bass‐ Skyline Armine Hayes Hambrick‐ Paint RockValley Charles Black‐ Dutton G. W. Holley andCharles Hallman- Pisgah Virgil Breland- Hollywood FrancesMartin- Pisgah T. 0. Butler - Section FloyeOverby - Pisgah David Cargile ‐ Hollywood William Sloan- Pisgah ElmerCarter- Skyline J. H. Wheeler - Pisgah BessieCrow‐ Skyline Mr. 8.Mrs.M. H. Jones - Woodville W. G. Dean‐ Macedonia Cora Michaels and Roy McKelvy- Woodville R.L. Hall- Princeton Harold Phillips,Sr.- Woodville J. R. Hargiss‐ Flat Rock E. G. Thomas andW. B. Wheeler - Dutton Delbert Hicks‐ Deans Chapel R.W. Martin} Princeton J. R. Kennamer, Jr.- Limrock 11 Jessie Vann Steenewyk - Pisgah UNIONTROOPSSPEND WINTER OF 1863-1864 RESPITE ENCAMPE‘D IN SCOTTSBORO, ALABAMA

Source: WARSAW DAILY TIMES dated September 5, 1903, written by Reub Williams, Union Veteran yesteryear.clunette.comlwarrnemories090503.htrnl

Since beginning these sketches the first week in last January I have been more than pleased over the compliments they have received from surviving soldiers, of not only my own, but of many other regiments as well, and of citizens, generally, who although not in the service had often very arduous duties to perform here at home, in helping to sustain the cause of the Union, and to "hold up the hands" of the great and good Lincoln. Some of these kindly and complimentary letters-some. too. from members of regiments other than those of the good "old Hoosier State," and even some of them from ex-Confederates, commending the spirit in which they allude to the soldiers and officers who fought on the opposite side from the writer. I have two or three such letters, each of which refers to the truthfulness contained in the sketches whenever they speak of the Confederate side, and one of them especially referred to the comments made concerning the wearing out of railway facilities; the breaking down of cars which could not be rebuilt, and the tearing up and twisting of the many miles of railway rails that were destroyed in that way, and which could not in any possible way be replaced by the South. Let any one reflect for a moment, and ask himselfthe question, 'What if the railroads in the North had been thus destroyed, with no way in which to restore them? Would not the difficulties of the North have been immeasurably increased?" However, I only want to say that l have in many instances been delighted at the numerous compliments my 'War Memories" have received from friends and from former enemies, and ifl can interest the readers of "The lndianlan" once a week to some degree. l have accomplished all that I set out to do‐that, and to relate some incidents of soldier life; tell a story here and there: rescue an anecdote or some happening that never has and very likely never will be seen in any history of the war, and make some of them pleasant reading for the young of today-as some school teacher informed me that these sketches are doing‐l shall be glad that l undertook their publication.

The First division of theFifteenthcorps andthe First brigade,to which the Twelfth belonged, went intocampat Scottsboro-a merevillage about twenty mileswest of Stevenson andpreviousto thewaronly a waterstationon the Memphis & Charleston railroad.The regiment was given a pieceof ground,slopingup thesouthsideof quitea mountain, but literallycoveredwithstonefrom the size ofa baseball uptoone about the size ofa Posey county watermelon. The lay of the ground could not have been bettered for a ideal camp. but for this vast overlay of stone. However, every man in the Twelfth went to work and after hauling away the stone with the regimental wagons, the ground was cleared and the men then proceeded to build a regulation camp, that l undertake to say was never excelled, if indeed it was equaled, by any other during the war. The amount of stone carried away can be partially estimated when l state that sixteen hundred wagon loads or“ the stone referred to were hauled to their destination, a quarter of a mile away, and dumped into a ravine in the side of the mountain. All the members of the regiment entered into the spirit of camp-construction with so much vigor that every one of them took pride in the building and the ornamentation of a place which they were to occupy as winter quarters. The grounds were laid off with tape lines precisely as laid down in the plat given in the tactics. At that time the regiment had the "wedge" or “a" shaped tents. one of the showiest of all the tents issued during the war when the correct plan was followed in setting them up. 12 DESCRIPTION OF SCOTTSBORO CAMP at thefoot of TATER KNOB The ground on which the rowsof company tents were located hada considerable slopeand therefore gave anexcellent chance for drainage. For the benefit ofthose readers who have come upon the stage of action since the war and those who have never seen a camp of soldiers, let me inform them that during the civil war, a regiment was composed of ten companies. The tent‐are pitched in a row for each company. This forms a street and in this particular camp a covered ditch was dug from the head of the company down the slope. At the upper end an empty barrel with both heads knocked out was set in the ground and into this everything that accumulated in company quarters was cast, and of course carried away by water and the steepness of the descent. In each company the men built an arch at the head of the company composed of evergreens and from the center of each arch depended the letter of the company constructed out of old telegraph wire, and this covered with cedar sprigs. Every morning the whole camp was "policed“ and the “company street“ swept with brooms made of the same useful material every day, and never during the war did I see neater, cleanlier, or handsomer company quarters. The tents of the captains of the companies were in the rear of and above the arch referred to and in the center of the head of the streets. On each side of the captains' tents were those of the lieutenants; and in the rear of this line quite a good distance from it, too, came the regimental headquarter tents, all in a row and consisting of those of the Colonel, Lieutenant-Colonel, Major, surgeon and assistant surgeon; quartermaster and chaplain, to which could be added those of the non-commissioned officers, the sergeant-major, quartermaster and commissary sergeants. In front of the tent of the Colonel the men built a similar arch, through the center of which a tall pole was raised from which floated a garrison flag. The numeral "12" was supported from the center of this arch in the same manner as the letters of the companies, and as all the arches were handsomely covered with tufts of evergreen, they were skillfully constructed and very beautiful. in front of regimental headquarters, the boys constructed a sanded floor about twelve foot in width and this was covered with evergreen boughs the entire length-about a hundred feet-the boughs being laid on cross-pieces supported by posts the whole length being latticed in by splitting long lath from the dead cedar trees to be found on the side of the mountain.

In addition to the beautiful campthe menerected a round-log guard house, a similar hutforcommissary andquartermasters' stores, and greatest of all, they builta large, round-log chapel in which the chaplain heldreligiousservices at regular periods,and prayer meetings every Thursday night. These meetings were well attended, too, as the Rev. M. D. Gage, as chaplain, possessed the unbounded love and esteem of every member of the regiment whether religiously inclined ornot, and I feel sure that when the chaplain comes toread this description of the Scottsboro encampment aswell asRev. A.C.McCarter, who livesjust west ofWarsaw, that itwill carry their minds back tothewinterof 1863-4 in NorthernAlabama,and bring with it the pleasant remembrance of quite a spiritual religious revival held in the chapel referred to. I feel that I am not wasting time and space in describing this very handsome, comfortable, healthful and convenient camp, for the reason that there are many readers of these sketches who never saw one, and besides this particular camp attracted the attention of so many visitors-even soldiers of other regiments six or eight miles distant coming to pay it a sight-seeing visit, and I well rememberthat Theodore R. Davis, the artist correspondent of Harper's Weekly was sent clear from Huntsville by that firm to sketch a picture of the camp for publication in that illustrated[ournaland which appeared in its pagesabout a month later so that as that particular camp of the Twelfth was a Showplace, even in the army, it is well to speak of it in these sketches. l3 BOOKS FORSALE NEW: THEY WOULDN’T LET us wm: JACKSON couu'rv,ALABAMA, VETERANS RELIVE THE VIETNAM WAR, publishedjointly by theauthor, Dr. Ronald H. Dykes,andtheJackson County HistoricalAssociation, is now available in hardback ($25.95) or paperback ($15.95). Dr.Dykesdidin-depth interviewswithfifteenVietnam veterans fromJackson Countywho graphically describe theextraordinarily difficult experiences they endured during their tour of duty. This is Dr.Dykes’fourth book in a series on the history of Jackson County. It is dedicated “toevery soldierwhoserved in theVietnam War”. The book can be pickedup at the Scottsboro DepotMuseum,the Scottsboro Public Library,or theScottsboro-Jackson County HeritageCenter. If ordering by mail, add$3.00to thepriceof each bookto cover postage and handling. Makeyourcheck to the JCHA (foreither $28.95 or $18.95) and mail to JCHA VIETNAM BOOK,JCHA, P. O. Box1494, Scottsboro,Alabama 35768. BUILDING BRIDGES AND ROADS IN THE KOREAN CONFLICT: HISTORYOF COMPANY B FROM SCOTTBORO ALABAMA DURINGTHE FORGOTTEN WAR by Dr.RonaldH. Dykes is divided intofivesections. Thefirst is a brief historyof the KoreanConflict. The second section is a historyof CompanyB whichwas a partof the 151“ Combat EngineersBattalion. The third section includes Dr.Dykes’interviewswith 13 members of Company B. Thefourth section consists of 18 half-page picturestaken by JakeWord, the battalion \-« photographerduring the laterpartof histour in Korea. If ordering by mail, makeyour check in theamount of $25.50 payableto JCHA and mailto JCHA KOREAN BOOK,JCHA, P. O. Box1494, Scottsboro, AL 35768. The bookcanalso be picked up at theScottsboro Depot Museum or theHeritage Center in Scottsborofor$22.50. THE HISTORY OFJACKSON COUNTY,ALABAMA, by John R. Kennamer, 1935 edition, republished by theJCHA, is nowpricedat $10.00 perhardback copy. The price by mail is $14.00. Makecheck payable to JCHA HISTORY BOOK and mailto JCHA History Book, P.O. Box1494,Scottsboro,AL 35768. RENEW JCHA MEMBERSHIP - JANUARY 1 Membership Dues - Newor Renewal Annual Dues - $20.00 SENIOR CITIZENS (65or older) - $15.00 LifeMembership - $150.00 Mailcheck to JCHA, P. 0. BOX 1494,SCOTI'SBORO, ALABAMA 35768 Please provide: NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE‐‐ZIP CODE ‘ JACKSON COUNTY, CHRONICLES ‘ -

VOLUME NO. 26, NO.2 APRIL 2014

TheJackson County Historical Association will meetSunday,April 27, 2014, at 2:00 pm,at McGuffey's Store in Fackler,Alabama. Severalyears ago, this historic landmark wasdonated to the Facklercommunity. JCHA members and Fackler residents Betty andBill Knight,whohave labored longandtirelessly in refurbishing McGuffey'sStore,will hosttheApril meeting. Other Fackler residentswhohaveassisted theKnightswill also be present to welcome JCHA members. BettyKnight will share the initial enormity of the restoration task andthehurdlesthey faced as thework progressed. Those in attendance will be able to tour bothfloors of the building. This meetingis open to thepublic, andyou are invitedto bringa guest. Pleasewear comfortable shoes, as there maynotbe enoughchairs to seat everyone at the meeting. A historyof Facklerand a brief sketch of itsearly residents, includingthe James Madison McGuffeyfamily, canbe found on pages4 -7 of this issue of theCHRONICLES.

2014 JCHA ANNUAL DUESWERE DUEAND PAYABLE ON JANUARY 1, 2014. IF PAID 2014 DOES NOTAPPEAR ON YOUR MAILING LABEL, please forwardyour 2014 dues to JCHATREASURER, P. 0. BOX 1494, SCOTTSBORO, ALABAMA 35768. Your dues help support the publication andmailing of the JACKSON COUNTY CHRONICLES received by members in goodstanding in January, April, July, andOctober. ANNUAL DUES (exceptSenior Citizens)- $20.00 SeniorCitizens (65 and older) - $15.00 Life Membership Dues- $150.00

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CHRONICLES EDITOR: Ann B. Chambless,435 Barbee Lane,Scottsboro, Alabama 35769-3745 email: [email protected] ALABAMA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 2014 SPRING CONFERENCE in SCOTTSBORO

TheJackson County Historical Association will hostthe Alabama Historical Association (AHA)Spring Conferencein ScottsboroApril 10-12. 2014. Traditionally theAHA annual conferences areheldin Alabama's largercities. TheJCHA is grateful thatAHA President Gayle Thomas chose Scottsboro andJackson County even though area is a six hourdrive from herhomein Abbeville in HenryCounty. Mrs.Thomas hasvisited Scottsboro several times andstated sheis anxious forAHA members throughout theState to experienceJackson County's natural beauty and manyhistoric landmarks.

To attend theAHA Conference in April, onemust be a dues paying member of theAlabama HistoricalAssociation whohaspaidthe per-registrationfee which covers mealsandall programsduring thethree-day conference. The AHA hasmadeone exception: JCHA members(whoarenotalso members of theAHA) mayattend the FridayandSaturday morningprograms that will be heldin the PageAdministration Buildingandthe FridayandSaturday afternoon tours arrangedby theJCHA.

One of theSaturday morningspeakers will be ourown Dr. DavidCampbell whowill presenta paperentitled“SkylineFarms: The Storyof a NewDeal Settlement Project”. Dr.Campbell'spapershould be especially interesting to thosewhotour theSkyline Farms Rock Store Museum during theFriday afternoontour. Othersites to be toured on Friday includethepre-CivilWar homeof Lewis Robinson,theScottsboro BoysMuseum andCulturalCenter, andtheScottsboro Depot Museum. Landmarks included in theThursday afternoontour includetheCowan House (homeof Judge andMrs.John H. Graham),Fort Harker,theStevenson Depot Museum, and RussellCave. The Thursday night receptionandtourforAHA memberswill beheldat the Scottsboro-Jackson HeritageCenter. JCHA members DavidandAnnette Bradford andAnn Chambless will leadThursday night post-reception walking tours fromtheHeritageCenterto College Avenue andtheadjoining block of Scott Street. Duringthewalking tour, the nave of St. Luke's EpiscopalChurch will be open, andMusic Director Carolyn Daviswill be playing theorgan. Thetours will conclude witha tourof the homeof Davidand Leslie Lathamon ScottStreet. TheJCHA hasordered a historic markerto be placednear theLathams' hometo honorthelateU.S. Congressman Robert E. (Bob)Jones since he wasbornin this house. 2 Officers' Messages in First CHRONICLES afler OCTOflBER 1974 ORGANIZATION of the JCHA

PRESIDENTANNB. CHAMBLESS: Those who have no pride in the past or no no hope for the future seldom keep good records, The past 156 years (writtenin January 1975) in Jackson County have certainly given usmuchto beproud of - individually and collectively. Knowledge of the past inevitably leads to a deeper appreciation of our heritage and to a sense of responsibility to those who will come after us. Solittle of Jackson County's history has been recorded for posterity. No group ever faced a greater challenge. At first, the task may appear monumental. If wejoin hands for small steps during our first year, we can buildthe foundation for future growth in every direction. Let's all have fim together and really enjoy history asa hobby. I feel safe in predicting Visible results from such a group in action.

FIRSTVICE-PRESIDENT WALTER HAMMER: Jackson County is notjust a geographical location or a soil survey. It is similar to apersonality because it has apast, present, and, we trust, afuture. It can be loved, despised, mistreated, or cherished. It can be abandoned, cleaned, spot-lighted, and displayed. It can blush, sorrow, and radiate with pride. Jackson County is what we, its citizens, want it to be. It is my hope that the Jackson County HistoricalAssociation will strive to capture the heartbeat of this County, preserve and transplant it into the hearts of its citizens both present and future. What better time than during our Bicentennial celebration to begin such an undertaking!

SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT HAZELMATTHEWS: Sixty prospective members attended our organizational meeting in October 1974, and 25 amateur historians were interested enough to support a necessary strictly business meeting required to adopt byla d chart the course of our Association in December . I urge youto befirst in line to pay your dueZZIlom meeting on January 26, 1975.

TREASURER JIM EIFORD: Guess who was the first personto pay their JCHA dues? Miss Daisy Caldwell. This will come asno surprise to those who know Miss Daisy. She has devoted a lifetime to promoting aninterest in the history of Jackson County, and it behooves us allto follow her example ‐‑ not only by paying our annual dues but by sharing our time and knowledge aswell.

SECRETARYALICE RUTHPAGE: The duties of the Secretary, as stated in our Bylaws, is to take minutes of all meetings and to preserve the records of the organization. As secretary, I look forward to maintaining the records and conducting the correspondence of the Association. I pledge to perform the duties of the Secretary to the best of my ability. I am very anxious to learnwhere YOUR greatest interest lies in the history of Jackson County.

DIRECTOR CHRISTINE SUMNER: I hope ALLwill concentrate onDOCUMENTATION. If our material is not documented, then say it has not been documented so that it will notbe misconstrued as fact. This, to me, is one of the biggest mistakes made by amateurs in doing research: taking someone's word for a fact rather than digging deeper to the source. If your information is taken from aninterview, then say it was told to youby “Mr.John Doe on at his home, etc.” I feel that our work willbe in vain if we fail to document the material we collect. I know howmuch can be accomplished by an organized group. There is muchto be done, but let's have fun aswe learn and document together. NOTEby EDITOR: The first program meeting was held on January 26, 1975, at Scottsboro City Hall with James Record (at that time Chairman of the Madison County Commission and Chairman of the Madison County Bicentennial Committee) as the program speaker. 3 WHY FACKLER? by Ann B. Chambless

In 1856,theMemphis andCharleston RailroadCompany completed their tracksfrom Memphis,Tennessee to Stevenson, Alabama, a distance of 272 miles. To generate thesteam that poweredtheir rollingstock, large elevatedtanks wereconstructed to transferwaterto the locomotivetender via a largespout. Usingan automatic refill mechanism,thetanks were usually refilled from localnatural springs,lakes, or rivers. Thedistance between thewater tanks wasnormallyeveryeight to ten miles. Within that parameter,thesitewaschosen based on theavailability of a year‑ roundwater source. Wood wasalso a staple at manyof thewater tank locations. If thetank site did notcoincide witha previouslyestablished village or town, thewater/wood stops were nothing morethan thetank and a wooden platform. In 1856,this wasmost likelythecaseforwhat became Fackler. The MemphisandCharleston reportsshow Fackler as beinga freight stopfor thefirsttime in 1887, so Fackler'sStation probably hadonlya cotton platform anda water tank for30 years. ~ 917‐:Lyfimle‐I-wl’ ar‘>WW I: , | . 3 I :1 I“ ' Zio'fi‘qfi'.I J / i:-‐-‘ ‘‘‘‘‘‘ H‘IV SnipQl1LT}. ill’rs' ’I}:(IIIrI:2172%?“ {fl P;1|xu-'T\1 I“:uru-l ml“ \ I I \‑ I b l,9! A

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Proofthat Facklerwas a pointon the M&CCRRin 1863is found in the RegimentalHistory of the90‘“ Illinois Infantry that wasa partof General John A. Logan's UnionArmy FifteenthCorps: Source: (hmégwim:fiéwmwnHmmml “From Chattanooga we headed to Scottsboro,Alabama, andfinally went intocampat Fackler, a station on therailroad betweenStevenson and Scottsboro.” Fackleris located in Section 17,Township 3, Range7 East. Those livingin andaround Facklervote in Beat6. The 1870 Federalcensus is thefirst time Beat6 wascalled Fackler's Station. . Why Fackler? To answerthis question, one muststudy thefamily and land holdings of John Jacob Fackler(1801-1874) of Huntsville,Alabama. The John J. Facklerfamily wasan affluent familywhose neighbors included well known19‘“ century Huntsvillefamilies such as Leroy PopeWalker; the family of well-known Huntsvilleartist HowardWeeden; and DanielTurner, John J. Fackler'swealthy brother-in-Iaw. FacklerStreettwo blockswest of Huntsville Hospitalwas namedforJohn J. Fackler. He and hiswifewere the parents of four daughters and three sons. In the 1850Madison County,Alabama census, JohnJ. Fackler's realestate wasvalued at $10,000.00, andhisoccupationwasCommission Merchant. This meanshe bought andsold goods fortheplantation owners he represented. John J. Fackler had family ties to Memphis,Tennessee, and NewOrleans, Louisiana, important marketsfor Huntsvillecotton. Hisson, Calvin Morgan Fackler,wasa realestate developer andAlderman in Memphis,Tennessee, in thedecade of the 18505. In the 1860census, John J. Fackler'srealestatewasvalued at $14,000.00, and hispersonalestatewasvalued at $150,000.00. Thiswould have included hisslaves andthe inventory in hisstore. (The 1860Slave Schedule shows 18 slaves also lived on hisproperty.) By 1860,John J. Facklerhadpurchasedwhat is nowknownas theClarke-Dorning House located at 518 Adams Street in Huntsville'sTwickenham Historic District. Mr.and Mrs.Fackler embellished thehouse'sprincipal roomswith bold, handsomewallandceiling ornaments, andtheirfamily was extremely hospitable.Their home(comprisedof 19 rooms) wasthesettingfor lavish balls, masquerades,andotherentertainment completewithstring orchestra andperfumedwithflowers from the Facklers' terraced gardens. Traces of the garden, reputedly laid out by an Englishgardener, survived intothe19605. - 5 WHY FACKLER? Continued

An 1854Huntsville newspaperreportedtheJuly 5 marriageof John Jacob Fackler'sson, John T. Fackler “ofNewOrleans”, to MissJane Clemons Reed,the daughter of a wealthy planterof Danville, Kentucky. John T. and Jane (Reed) Facklerwere enumerated in hisfather's householdin 1860, andJohn T.'s occupationwasrecordedas lumber dealer. John Jacob Fackler's realestate holdingsalso included theWest halfof the Southeast quarter of Section 17,Township 3, Range7 Eastin Jackson County,Alabama. This 80.04 acreage is located about a half milesouth of present-day Fackler. JohnJ. Facklerobviously recognizedthecotton and lumbermarket niche in this area. He wasan entrepreneur, andthe M&CRRopened newvenues forJohnJ. Facklerto introduce a more convenient modeof transportation, via theironrail,to farmers in rural areas. Mr. Fackler wasa largeshareholder in theMemphis and Charleston RailroadCompanyand hadthemeansto influencethe railroad to build a watertank andcotton platform in thevicinity of hisproperty in Jackson County. JohnJ. Fackler'svision andpoliticalclout leadthis writerto believe hisinfluence resulted in thenamingof Fackler'sStation. John T. andJane (Reed) Fackler werealsoenumerated in the 1860 Jackson County,Alabama census. Between 1854 and 1860,John T. andJane (Reed) Facklermust havespent sometime in Jackson County, as their 1860 Jackson County neighborswere landowners in the Facklerarea. Jane(Reed) Facklerwasenumerateda third time in the 1860census of Boyle County,Kentucky. Herparents,Thomas and Isabella(Clemons)Reed bothdied in 1861, andit is possibleshewascalled to their home in Danville, Kentucky,in the latterpartof 1860. Afterthedeathof her parents,Jane andJohn T. Facklerlivedin BoyleCounty,Kentucky,forthe remainderof their lives. JohnT. Facklerdied in Danville, Kentucky,in 1910, andJane died there in 1911. The Roachfamily most likelyopened thefirst store in the Facklerarea, as the 1870census shows that Milton Roach, son of Charles LewisRoach, wasa store clerk. In the 1880 census of Beat8, Jonas B. Campbell's occupation wasclerk in store. The 1900 census of Beat8 providesthefirst recordfound by thiswriter of a depot agentforFackler. In 1900,SidneyJohnson Nethery's occupation wasrecordedas (Fackler) depot agent. The 1900census also recordedthe occupation of Joe McCraryandWallace E. Holderas “salesmen in dry goods store.” Nethery,McCrary,andHolderwere recorded as boardersin

thehousehold of Jonas Benjamin Campbell andhisfirstwife. 6 \ \_ EARLY FEDERAL CENSUS NOTES FORSTUDY OF FACKLER HISTORY In the 1900census of Fackler,John R. and MaryJ. Field(Kentucky natives wholateroperated a hotel in Fackler) lived nextdoorto BenWaddle (also born in KY)whoworked at a stave mill. OtherneighborswereJonas B. and (his firstwife) Catherine Dorthula Campbell andtheir children as well as their boarders,Joe McCrary,Wallace E. Holder,and Sidney Nethery. In the 1910census of Fackler,John R. and MaryJ. Fieldhadfour boarders in theirhotel: Joseph L. McCrary,retailmerchant; George B. McKenzie, schoolteacher; Leon Giles; and Dr.J. H. Sentell, medicaldoctor. In 1910, Jonas B. Campbell's occupation wasrecorded as “U.S. DeputyCollector of Revenue”. In 1920,others wholivedin Facklerwere: CharlesWilliam Hayes,age40, retail merchant Miles R. Morris, age30, bornGA, retail merchant MatthewHammond, age40, bornGA, retailmerchant Charles A. Wilson, Sr., retailmerchant James M. McGuffey,age55, bornGA, retailmerchant Samuel and Della McCrary. Samuel McCrarywasage26, andhis occupation wasreCorded as Postmasterand Druggist John Canterbury, age48, bornAL,was FacklerDepotAgent, and hisson, LouieCanterbury, age22, alsoworked at the depot. In the 1930 census, these menwere partof the Facklerbusinessdistrict: John Canterbury, RailroadAgent Jimmie L. Ballew, public school teacher (boardedwithGeorge Bryant) William M. Moore, Methodist Church clergyman DowellMcCrary,physician George F. ?Caris, sawmill(could nottell if thiswasCaris or Davis) CharlesA. Wilson, Sr., merchant,retailgroceries James M. McGuffey,retailmerchant,general store

James Madison McGuffey moved from Georgiato DeKalb County,Alabama, between 1870and1880. He movedto Facklerbetween1900and 1910and opened McGuffey's Store.James M. McGuffeywasbornApril 26, 1854 in DeKalb County,GA, andmarriedMargeryAnn Mitchell. Theirchildren were: Charles Dawson McGuffey;William EarlMcGuffey;Truman Walter McGuffey (died young);William EdwardMcGuffey; Genora (died young); James M. McGuffey,Jr. (died young);Winnie Davis McGuffey; and Robert L. (Bob) McGuffey. James M. McGuffey died Sept 19,1934,in Fackler. 7 Eight(8)CORRECTIONS (thatcan be documented)to Previously Published Legends/Myths RegardingScottsborolJackson County History by Ann B. Chambless Recently, while workingon behalfof theJCHA to procurea historicmarkerforthe Robert1:andElizabethAnn(Parsons)ScottCemetery,I becameembroiledin a timeconsumingdebate withthepersonwhohadto approve themarkerwording at theStatelevel. In thebeginning,he didnotwantto acceptmy wordoverthat publishedseveralyearsagoin JerryGist's THESTORYOF SCOTTSBORO. After beingfurnishedthreeprimarysources forproofof an updatedversionof three facetsof Scottsboro'searlyhistory,LeeSentell, Directorof theAlabama Departmentof Tourism, finally approvedthe wordingI originallysubmittedforthe marker: This experienceandthefirst-hand knowledge thatother20'” century Jackson Countymythsandlegendshavebeenperpetuatedthroughmorethan one publication,ledme to write thefollowing with thehopethatother21"century writers willtakenoteandcease to perpetuatethepreviouslyprintedmythsand legends: 1. Sequoyah did NOT present hisCherokeesyllabary in or nearSauta in Jackson County,Alabama. The factual history that connects Sequoyah to Sauta is found in Grant Foreman'svolume 16 in THE CIVILIZATION OF THE AMERICAN INDIANSERIES, page20: “Sequoyah was ledto think on the subiect of writing the Cherokee language by a conversation which took place at the CHEROKEE TOWN OF SAUTA. Some young menwere remarkingon thewonderful and superiortalents of thewhite people. One of thecompany said that white mencould puta talk on a pieceof paperandsendit any distance, andit would be perfectly understood by those whowould receiveit. All admitted that this was indeedan artfarbeyondthe reachof the Indian,andtheywereutterlyat a lossto conceive in whatway it wasdone. SEOUOYAH, after listeningfora while in silence to theconversation, observed. 'Youareallfools; whythis is very easy; I cando it myself'. And taking up a flatstone which lay near him, he began makingwords on it. After a fewminutes he told themwhat he hadwritten by makinga markfor eachword. This produceda laugh, andtheconversation on that subject ended. This was enough, however, to start the inventive Sequoyahto begin serious speculation on thesubject. After the conversation at Sauta, he went home (toWillstown in what became DeKalbCounty,AL), procured materials,andin earnest beganto paintthe Cherokee language on paper.” NOTE: Also, see Samuel LorenzoKnapp’s long article about Sequoyah that appeared in theCHEROKEE PHOENIXin August 1828 andJACKSON COUNTY CHRONICLES, Vol. 25, No.4 (8) \ '\ Eight(8)CORRECTIONS (thatcanbe documented) to Previously Published L_egendsIMyths RegardingScottsboroIJackson CountyHistory (Continued) 2. RobertT. Scott, Sr.was bornin Granville County, NorthCarolina (not Greensville County, Virginia). At thetimeof the 1850and 1860 censuses, HE told the census enumerator he wasbornin North Carolina. In the 1880 census, hischildren told thecensus enumerator theirfatherwas born in NorthCarolina. There are NO extant property records in Greensville County,Virginia, to showthat William andJane Scott (parents of RobertT. Scott, Sr.) were ever in Greensville County,Virginia. However,several records showthat Robert T. Scott'sfather (William Scott, Sr.) did ownproperty in Granville County, South Carolina. 3. Scott's MilIIScottsboroughlScottsboro? One of RobertT. Scott, Sr.'s sons-in-Iaw, James M. Parks,was appointedScott's Millpostmaster in 1854. In 1858,thenamewas changed to Scottsboro. The Memphis and Charleston Railroad Co. minutes showthetown's nameas Scottsboro as early as 1858. The 1860Federalcensus recordedthenameof thetown as SCOTTSBORO. In 1860, Robert1'. Scott, Jr. and 18 of hisvillage neighborssigned a petition requesting that SCOTTSBORO be incorporated. These men included allthe maleheads of thehouseholds enumerated in the 1860 census. NOTE: A copyof this document is in thewriter's files. Allthereferences to Scottsboro in theMemphis andCharleston Railroad Company's minutes referto thetown as SCOTTSBORO as do thereferences in the OFFICIAL RECORDS OFTHE WAR OF THE REBELLIONthat referto Civil War encampments/skirmish in this area. NOTE: To date, I havenotfound onesingle resource that refersto Scottsboro as SageTown. 4. The littlebrick buildingthat is nowon the grounds of the Scottsboro-Jackson County HeritageCenterwasNOTthetemporary courthouse when the records werefirstmovedfrom Bellefonteto Scottsboro in 1868. This brickbuildingwasrented from itsowners, M. V. and NancyConley, by ProbateJudge David Tate whousedit as a repositoryforthe probate court records. When oneconsidersa logicalviewof this small building,then one realizes it wasmuchtoo smallto serve as “theCourthouse”evenon a temporary basis. NOTE: According to Jackson Co.Commissioners' minutes, Circuit Courtwasheld in a buildingon MainStreet (nowMaple Avenue), owned by 'I'. J. Wood, that hadserved as Scottsboro's first school building,anda temporary buildingwas erected on Laurel Street to housetheCircuit Court offices and recordsuntilthecourthouse in Scottsborowas completed in 1870. (9) Eight(8)CORRECTIONS (thatcan be documented) to Previously Published Legends/MythsRegardingScottsboroIJackson County History (Continued)

5. Thestorythat the Bellefonte citizens objected to theM&CRRlaying itstracks through theirtown is myth/legend apparently beganwhena group of highschool students wrote a historyof Jackson County in 1916. To date, this authorhasfound nothingto support this myth/legend. In fact, M&CRRresources discount this theory. It appears that RobertT. Scott hadmoreto do withthe routeof the railroadthan anyother personor persons in Jackson County. Not onlywashe Jackson County's largestshareholder of M&CRRstock, he also possessed innate personal qualities that helped determine the route. Robert T. Scott, Sr.'sforesight, landholdings,andpolitical sawywere alsostrongfactors in the route chosenby the M&CRR. Once he influencedthe M&CRRto traverse hisproperty,thecompany beganto seek the most direct northern route from Scottsboro to Stevenson. They lookedfor landthatwould makethemoststable roadbed andwiththe least numberof creeks andswampy areas to cross. This in itselfwould have eliminated Bellefonte, as thearea around Bellefontewas proneto flooding until Guntersville Damwas constructed in 1939. Also, one must consider thefact that to include old Bellefonte as a station pointwould have requireda lengthy detour from the optimumstraight, direct route to Stevenson. IF the railroad hadgone through Bellefonte, thetracks would have necessarily veered sharply dueeast before enteringthe Hollywoodarea andthen almost immediatelythe tracks would have required anothersharp veer northwestfrom Bellefonteto travel northto Stevenson.Such a “V-shaped” detour would haveadded an unnecessaryconstruction expense, especially when oneconsidered theswampy terrain around Bellefonte. Afterstudying early Memphis and Charleston Railroad Company minutes andtheirstated cost of purchasing materials and layingthetracks (plus the limitedamount of M&CRR's fundsat that time), this writer is convinced it was RobertT. Scott, Sr.and NOTthe citizens of Bellefontewhodetermined therouteof the Memphis & Charleston Railroad. Early M&CRRrecords showthefirst depot at thesitenowknownas Hollywoodwascalled Bellefonte Station. Extantdocuments showthat DanielMartin's sonoperated a “hack” from Bellefonte Station to thetownof Bellefonte. 10 Eight (8) Corrections (thatcan be documented) to previously published Legends/Myths RegardingJackson County,Alabama History (Continued) Sincethe legendthat a house in old Bellefonte that survived 150 years has been perpetuated in manydifferent ways,the legend/myth is difficult to dispel. This writer receivedherfirst history lesson regarding this housefrom the lateMrs.LeeHancockwhowasthe great-granddaughter of Daniel Martin. Mrs.Hancocksaid“Yes, Daniel Martinowned an Innin Bellefonte, butit wasnotlocated in the house in question.” Shesaid the Daniel Martin Innwas locatedon theBellefontetown square,and a check of early Jackson County deed records proved herstatement to be correct. According to old Bellefonte deeds, Daniel Martin's Inn waslocated on Lot17 on thewest side of the Bellefontetown square. The house in questionwas located on Lot93 whichwas two blocks east of the Martin Innlot. Lot93 waspurchased by D. Martinin 1845 perJackson County Deed Book B, pages248-249. Onefactorthat addedto the legend is the 1845datethat wasetched in thechimney of theoriginal house. However, Mrs.Hancock explained that the original house wasdestroyedby Federaltroops during theCivilWar. Shestated hergrandparents built a second house aroundthechimney shortly after 1865. NOTE: Extantletterswrittenby DanielMartinduringtheFederal troop encampmentsat BellefonteduringtheCivilWarrecordthathe andhissonmovedfromBellefonteto theirfarmpropertyin thearea nowknownas Martintown(namedforDanielMartin'sfamily.) When the house in question wastorn down, recently, Bridgeport historian Dennis Lambertcarefully examined thesoil underneaththe oldhouse. He found that the soil underthe housewasblack due to the residue of ashes caused by a fire. This is another confirmation that theoriginalhouse burned andthat a replacementwasbuilt around theexisting chimney. Letters,diaries, andmemoirsof Union soldiers tell howBellefonte buildings weretorn downandthe lumberwasusedto buildcampfires. TheSouthern Claims Commission records offer further proof of thewar-time destruction in Bellefonteas a resultof Uniontroop occupation between 1863 and1865. Theaffidavitsfound in theclaims of (pre-CivilWar) Bellefonte residentsWm. L. Shelton andJane Carter, theW.R.W. Cobb estate, andthe Bellefonte Methodist Church claim aregraphic examplesof thelossessufferedby Bellefonte residents. NOTE: ForadditionalinformationabouttheCivilWar devastationin Bellefonte,seeJACKSONCOUNTYCHRONICLES, Vol. 17, No. 2, datedApril2005,pages3-13. (11) EIGHT (8)Corrections (that canbe documented) to Previously Published Legends/Myths RegardingScottsborolJackson County History (Continued) 7. The legend/myth that business houseswere not built aroundtheCourthouse publicsquare until afterthe 1881firein theoriginal business district of Scottsboro (buildingson whatwasstill called MainStreet in 1881butis now Maple Avenue) can be quickly disproved by reading thefollowing announcements in pre-1881 Scottsboro newspapers: (a) December 1870SCOTI'SBORO INDUSTRIAL HERALD: M. P. Brownand John W. Parksarecommencinga large brick building on thesquareon the corner lotpurchasedby Judge Brown. This waslotNo. 1 locatedat the corner of Laurel and Market Street. lBlD, January 12, 1871: Work on Judge Brown's newbuilding is progressing. (Thiswasfirst business house built on the square.) lBlD,January 19,1871: Thewallof the newbrick buildingto be occupied by Brown, Parks,andStarnes is nearly completed. SCOTTSBORO INDUSTRIAL HERALD, April 20, 1871: In a stroll around town this week, ourattention wascalled to the newSaloonandBilliard Roomjust started by T. L. Matthewsand N. M. Barronon the PublicSquare. Everything indicates goodstyleanda fairstock of goods in their line. Anyone desiring a genuine glass of ale canfind it there. THE ALABAMA HERALD, January 18,1872: Ad: The Rink!The Rink over the store of S. B. KirbyandCo.will openon Mondays and Fridays at 7 andclose at 10 pm. There will be twoevenings also during theweekset apartfor young ladies to practicealone. It is the purpose of the proprietors to adopt rulesandregulations thatwill secure good order anddecorum at alltimes, andall partiesengaged in skating or presentas spectatorswill be required to complywiththese rules most rigidly. THE ALABAMA HERALD, June20, 1872: Tom Matthews is havinga large two-story (turnedout to be a one-story) frame business house erected joining thestore of S. B. Kirby8.Co.on the public square by the Messrs. HodgeandThomas Warren. THE ALABAMA HERALD, January 10,1878: J. T. Skelton,whohas been merchandising in Scotttsboro longerthananyone else and hasbecomefully acquaintedwiththe needs of ourpeopleand theprices they canafford to pay, hasenlarged andmuchimproved hisbusinessON THE SQUARE. THE SCOTTSBORO CITIZEN, January 9, 1879: The business houseof the Garland brothers on the Square is approaching completion. On March28, 1879, Hugh B. Garlandadvertised hisgrocery on theSquare,andW. D. Parksadvertised hisbusiness thatwasin building nextdoorto M.P.Brown. On January 24, 1879,thepaperannouncedworkon the newresidenceof Wm. 6. Stuart was progressingfinely. (More recently knownas the Lizzie B. EysterHouse nowowned by Mrs. Reba Casteel). This alsodisproves the myththat this housewas movedfrom Martintown by W.G. Stuart. (12) Eight(8) Corrections (thatcanbe documented) to PreviouslyPublished L_egendslMyths RegardingScottsboro/Jackson CountyHistory (Continued) THE FELLOW CITIZEN, October 19,1877: George F. Scruggs advertised hisdry goodsbusiness locatedon the northwestcorner of the publicsquare. THE SCOTTSBORO CITIZEN, December20, 1878: HughandTad Garlandare makingpreparation to builda houseon theSquare in whichthey propose keeping a saloon. TheALABAMA HERALD, dated January9, 1879,reportedthat the business house of theGarland Brothers on theSquarewasapproaching completion. THE SCOTTSBORO CITIZEN, December24, 1880: Dr. Rufe Paynewill open a drug store in hisbrick houseon thesquare about thefirst of January. (Building later owned by the late HarryCampbell). On February 17, 1881,the paperreported“Dr. RufePaynehasbeen generally complimented on the handsomeappearanceof his drug store. NOTE: This was NOTthesamedrugstore owned by W. H. Paynewho wasa brotherof Dr.Rufe Payne. TheW. H. Payne DrugStoredid notmove to the square untiluntil February1891.

8. The storythat Col.John Snodgrassandhiswifebuilt thehouse remembered today as the Morgan Houseon South Street before or during theCivilWar is truly a myth/legend that canbe disprovedby a landdeed and newspaper accounts of the construction of this house. Jackson County Deed records showthat theSnodgrass-Morgan House loton SouthStreet in Scottsborowaspurchased by John andMaryJane Snodgrassfrom JohnWhitfield AFTER theCivil War. Proofof the 1868date thehousewas built can be found in theJACKSONCOUNTY HERALD. EditorAlexander Snodgrass madeseveral announcements in 1868regardingthe progress being madeby Col. John Snodgrassin theconstruction of hisnewhome. Of recent date, one of the foremost SnodgrassandCaldwellfamily researchers stated: “John Snodgrass enlisted in theCSA in May1861. He manageda shortvisit in Scottsboro in 1862 andmarried MaryJane (Mollie) Brownon October 13,1862. Col. John Snodgrass' Aunt Martha Jane Snodgrass married HamlinCaldwell whowasa nativeof New Hampshire. Duringthe CivilWar, Hamlin Caldwell temporarily moved hisfamily to a Northernstate. The young wife of Col. Snodgrass lived in Bellefonte in the Caldwell houseaftertheCaldwells vacated it; and, mostlikely,theirfirst child, Thomas B. Snodgrass,was bornin theCaldwell house in 1863. The Caldwelll housewasvery nearthehomeof Col.John Snodgrass' parents, andit is only logical that Col.John would havewanted hiswife andchild near hisparents while he wasawayduring theCivilWar.” NOTE BY ABC: lT BEHOOVES THOSE WHO PROVIDE BOTHWRITTEN AND ORAL HISTORICAL ACCOUNTS TO DOCUMENT THEIR STORIES. HISTORY WITHOUT DOCUMENTATION IS MERELY MYTH. (13) BOOKS FOR SALE NEW: THEY WOULDN’T LET us WIN: JACKSON courrrv,ALABAMA. VETERANS RELIVETHE VIETNAM WAR. publishedjointly by the author, Dr. RonaldH. Dykes,andtheJackson County HistoricalAssociation, is now available in hardback ($25.95) or paperback ($15.95). Dr.Dykesdid in-depth interviewswithfifteenVietnam veterans fromJacksonCountywho graphically describe theextraordinarily difficult experiencestheyendured during their tour of duty. This is Dr. Dykes’fourth book in a serieson the historyof Jackson County. It is dedicated “toevery soldierwhoserved in theVietnam War“. The book can be picked up at theScottsboro Depot Museum,the Scottsboro Public Library,or theScottsboro-Jackson County Heritage Center. If ordering by mail,add$3.00 to the priceof each bookto cover postage and handling. Makeyour check to theJCHA (foreither $28.95 or $18.95)and mail to JCHAVIETNAM BOOK,JCHA, P. O. Box1494,Scottsboro,Alabama 35768. BUILDING BRIDGES AND ROADS IN THE KOREAN CONFLICT: HISTORY OF QQMPANY B FROMSCOTTBORO. ALABAMA, DURINGTHE FORGOTTEN WAR by Dr.RonaldH. Dykesis divided intofivesections. The first is a brief history of the KoreanConflict. Thesecond section is a history of CompanyB whichwasa partof the 151“Combat Engineers Battalion. The third section includesDr. Dykes’interviewswith 13 membersof CompanyB. Thefourth section consists of 18 half-page picturestaken by JakeWord, thebattalion photographerduring thelaterpartof histour in Korea. If ordering by mail, makeyourcheck in theamount of $25.50payableto JCHA andmailto JCHA KOREAN BOOK,JCHA, P. O. Box 1494, Scottsboro,AL 35768. The bookcanalso be picked up at the Scottsboro DepotMuseum or the Heritage Center in Scottsborofor$22.50. THE HISTORYOF JACKSONCOUNTY,ALABAMA, by John R. Kennamer, 1935 edition, republished by theJCHA, is nowpricedat $10.00 perhardback copy. The price by mail is $14.00. Makecheck payable to JCHA HISTORYBOOK andmailto JCHA HistoryBook. P.O. Box1494. Scottsboro. AL 35768. RENEW JCHA MEMBERSHIP - JANUARY 1 Membership Dues- Newor Renewal Annual Dues - $20.00 SENIORCITIZENS (65or older) - $15.00 Life Membership - $150.00 Mailcheck to JCHA, P. 0. BOX 1494,SCOTTSBORO, ALABAMA 35768 Please provide: NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE‐ - ‐‐- ZIP CODE I JACKSON CQUNU. CHRONICLES "

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.. JULY 20: DEDICATIONOFHISTORIC MARKERFORJONES HOUSE ‐ 2:00 pm: ‘ 'Forthe past 105 years the Jones House, located at 414 South Scott Street in Scottsboro, has been the home of many who have contributed much to the city and county. On Sunday, July 20, 2:00 pm, ahistoric marker willbe dedicated to preserve the history of the house and to honor the lifelongaccomplishments of the late Robert E. (Bob)Jones, Sr. who was born in this house. U. S. Congressman BobJones devoted forty years of service to improvingthe lives of allwho lived in Jackson County. To quote Charles Dickens, “Itwas the best of times” for Jackson County and NorthAlabama during his tenure in Congress. The legislationhe sponsored and supported produced economic and social changes for ALL his constituents, notjust aselect few. Working for national and local improvements was the theme of his career. Hisverbal greeting always began with “What have YOU done for your country today?” Pleasejoin his son, Robert E. (Rob) Jones, Jr., and his nephew, the Hon. John David Snodgrass, as they unveilthe Jones House historic marker on Scott Street and pay tribute to their father and uncle on Sunday, July 20, 2014, 2:00 pm. Those attending should park in either of St. Luke's parking areas that are just north of the Jones House, asparking is notallowed in the 400 block of South Scott Street. Lightrefreshments willbe served on the Jones House veranda.

JULY 27: JCHA PROGRAMMEETINGAT SSQOTTSBORO DEPOT MUSEUM - 2:00 pm KellyGoodowens, JCHA Program Chairman, is pleased to announce that Blake Wilhelm, Northeast Alabama Community College LearningResources Center Archivist, willbethe July 27 program speaker. Mr.Wilhelm and LRCDirector Dr.Julia Everett recently sponsored NACC‘s grand opening of the Archives and Special Collections Divisionof the CecilB. Word Learning Resources Center. The archives and special collections roomhouses numerous books and equipment useful to researchers. Many of the books from the personal collection of the late Gail Tate King,an accomplished archaeologist whose specialty was NativeAmericans, particularly the Cherokees and their Trail of Tears, is nowavital part of the archives. OnJuly 27, Mr.Wilhelm willaddress the goals and needs of the special collections division and relay how Jackson County Historical Association members can add to this valuable local resource center.

OCTOBER 25, 2014 ‐ JCHA ANNUAL OFF THE BEATENPATHBUS TOUR: The JCHA's “Offthe Beaten PathAnnual Bus Tour” willbe announced at the July 27 program meeting. This year, the JCHA bus tour willtake members to Tuscumbia, Alabama, on October 25. Sites to betoured include the Alabama Music Hallof Fame, the Tuscumbia Railroad Depot Museum, and IvyGreen, the childhood home of HelenKeller. The $30.00 per person bus ticket includes admission to the sites visited and lunch. For the past five years the JCHA annual tours have all been quick “sell-outs”, somake your plans to RESERVE and PAY FORYOUR BUS TICKET on Sunday, July 27. Reservations are limitedto dues-paying JCHA members, andtickets willbe reservedon afirst-paid basis. TO JOIN ORRENEW MEMBERSLQ IN TIEJCHA, PLEASEUSETHE FORMAT THE BOTTOMOF PAGE 14OF YOUR CHRONICLES. IF “PAID 2014” DOES NOTAPPEAR ON YOUR CURRENT MAILINGLABEL,PLEASE SEND YOUR DUES FORRENEWALTO JCHA TREASURER, POST OFFICE BOX 1494, SCOTTSBORO, ALABAMA 35768. CHRONICLES EDITOR: Ann B. Charnbless, 435 Barbee Lane, Scottsboro, AL 35769 email: [email protected] 1937-1940 SCRAPBOOK keptby Mrs.B. S. Jackson of BuenaVista Lodge by Ann B. Chambless Recentlyyoureditor purchaseda vintage scrapbook keptby Mrs. B. S. Jackson whoownedthe BuenaVista Lodgelocatedon thebrowof SandMountain in the west edge of Section,Alabama. Mrs.Jackson's scrapbook is filled with newspaperclippings that recordedevents, parties,anddances that shehosted at herLodge. EDITOR'SNOTE: Joyce MoneyKennamerremembersthe Buena Vista Lodgebeing on a browlotwherea rockhouseis nowlocated. A newspaperclippingdated November 1937 heraldedtheopeningof BuenaVista Lodgewiththeheadline: “Prominent Alabama Woman Leases Scottsboro House” “Mrs.B. S. Jackson hasleasedtheHotelScottsboro, Scottsboro,Alabama,fora period of fiveyears. Mrs.Jackson is oneof thebestknownhoteloperators in Alabama. ShehasoperatedtheColonial Innin Birminghamforthepast sixyears. She hasalso managedtheFayetteHotelat Fayette,Alabama, andtheJackson Hotel at Jasper. Manyimprovement areto be instituted at theScottsboro Hotel.” A June 1938 newsclippingwithtitleOPENING OF BUENA VISTA LODGE, reads as follows: “Beautiful Buena Vista Lodge,SectionGap,will be opened to thepublic Thursday night,June 2"" (1938). Delicious chicken dinnerwill be servedfrom 6:00 to 8:00 pm, by reservationonly. Price $1.00perperson. BuenaVista is one of Jackson County's most beautiful places andwill caterto onlythe highestclass of clientele, servingdinners twicea week andcatering to high-class parties of all kinds. Allyoung people andpartieswill be chaperoned by Mrs.Jackson personallyandparents maybe assured that anyyoung people attending the dinners or partiesat Buena Vista will be welltaken care of.” “Mrs.B. S. Jackson, proprietorof the HotelScottsboro, hasopened thenewly constructed Buena Vista Lodgeatop SandMountain eight milesfromScottsboro. The lodge is to be run as a country clubcatering to a highclass of clientele. The lodge is elaborately furnished andoverlooks theTennessee Riverandvarious lakes.” “Buena Vista Lodge wasthe scene of a dinner party Mondaynight on the largefront dining plaza over lookingtheTennessee River, lakes,andmountains whenthe Rhododendron Club of Pisgahand Duttonwasentertainedby Misses Ella andDaisy Beeson. In additionto thetwohostesses, dinnerwasserved to Jewell Griffith, Mrs.J. H. Wheeler, Mrs.Julian Stringer,Mrs.Pearl Miles,Mrs.Lyle Mountain, Eleanor Holly, Mrs.W. Arnold of Pisgah andMrs.C. R. Chambers, Mrs. Jack McCord,andMrs.HulonSpears of Dutton.“ Another newspaperclipping (undated) readsas follows: “Last Fridaynightthe installation of the newofficers of theScottsboro Civitanwas heldat beautiful newBuena Vista Lodgeon the browof Sand Mountainoverlooking Scottsboro and theTennessee Valley. Newofficers: H. 0. Weeks, president; Jewell Hall,vice‑ president; andP. W. Campbell,secretary-treasurer. “ 2 1937-1940 SCRAPBOOK keptby Mrs.B. S. Jackson of BuenaVista Lodge locatedon the browof themountain in thewest edge of Section,Alabama, overlooking theTennessee River. Newspaper clippings from scrapbook: MissLouiseThompson entertained Fridaynightforherbridgeclub at Buena Vista Lodge. A delightful dinnerwas served. Thefollowing were present: MissesCordye Brewster,Joel and RubyWimberly, Mabel Freeman, Mrs. Rosa Pearl McClendon, Mrs.ElizabethStanley, andMrs.FannieWord. BuenaVista Lodgewasthescene of a beautiful dance lastSaturday night when Mrs. DaytonBenhamgave a dance honoringthe newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs.J. C. Jacobs andherniece, Miss Geneva Jacobs of Monteagle,TN, whose marriage to Earl Smithof Birminghamwilltake place in July. One of the mostenjoyable affairs of thesummer wasgiven lastThursday at Buena Vista Lodgewhen Benham Underwear Millgave a farewell picnic andshower anddanceforMiss FrancesGeren. Miss Leome Connerwashostess to the Junior BookClub on Thursday night at Buena Vista Lodgewhichwasbeautifully decorated fortheoccasion in dahlias andchrysanthemums. Rollcallwasanswered with namesof famous educators, andtheprogramon “Education” wasgiven by Mrs.Boyd Turner andMiss Adele Riverswith Mrs.Jewell Hall in charge. Mrs.J. F. Hodgesreceived a lovely bloomingplantas prize in a contest. Oneof the most beautiful partiesof theseasonwasgivenThursday, Miss Jessie BynumandMrs.Lizzie Blythewerehostesses at the homeof Miss Bynumto the UnitedDaughters of the Confederacy Fridayafternoon. UnionandConfederate flagswerespread side by sidefordecoration. Miss MaryCotton, president,readan article about Mrs. Harrington,nationally knownUDC lecturer. Plans were madefora dinner andtea in cooperation withthe DAR and BPW Clubs of which she is a member. CoburnThomas, head of historyandeconomics in thehighschool here,gavea reviewof his recentlywritten “History of Jackson County.” Clipping dated Feb 13,1940: A Delta Kappa Gamma chapterwas organized here Saturday.....Officers elected: president, MissAdele Rivers;firstvice‑ president,Mrs.FannieSueJones of Woodville; secondvice-president, Mrs. McMahanof Stevenson; recordingsecretary, Mrs.Elberta Pageof Bridgeport;corresponding secretary, MiSs MarySueToney of Princeton; treasurer, Mrs. Della McCrary;andparliamentarian, MissldaMoody. The recentlychartered Lions ClubmetJuly27‘“, andthefollowingwere electedofficers: RobertWord, President; Wm.J. Gibson, 1“ Vice-president; Paul Conley, 2'“1VP; L. L. Boyd,3"l VP; HoytBramlett,Sec'y 8:Treasurer; J. D. McCutchen, LionTamer; John McCutchen,Tail TWister;Dr.S. P. Halland John1'. Reid, members of theBoard of Directors. 3 CIVILWAR SKIRMISHESIEXPEDITIONS IN JACKSON COUNTY,ALABAMA compiled by Ann B. Chambless

In keepingwiththe muItI-yearSesquicentennial Commemoration of Civil War events that took place 150years ago (1861-1865), it seems fitting to recognize and remember those that occurred in Jackson County andsome surrounding areas. Unless otherwise noted,all information included here, beginning in 1862, was gleanedfromTHE WAR OF THE REBELLION: A COMPILATION OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE UNIONAND CONFEDERATE ARMIES prepared by the late Lt.Col. Robert N. Scott,Third U.S.Artillery, andpublished underthe direction of The Hon.Redfield Proctor,Secretaryof War, by the Government Printing Office in 1890.There are 132volumes in this compilation, andtheywererepublishedby the National Historical Society in 1972. Forthesake of brevity,these volumes are referredto as TheORs.

On January 5, 1861,Forts MorganandGaines wereseized by StateTroops. On January 11,1861,theStateof Alabama adopted theSecession Ordinance at Montgomery. On April 11,1862, Huntsvillewasoccupiedby Uniontroops (commandedby Gen.Ormsby M. Mitchell)from Indiana,Illinois,andOhio. OnApril 15,1862, Decatur,Alabama wasoccupied by the Illinois24‘“ Infantry,andTuscumbia, Alabama wasoccupied by the Illinois 19"l Infantry. In April 1862, Union troops alsocameto Jackson County,Alabama. The following comprise the majorskirmishes, expeditions,and some of the encampments in Jackson CountyfromApril 1862through March1865. The author will includedescriptions of a select number of skirmishes and expeditions taken directlyfromthe Official Records (ORs): 1.82? April 23 -‐Skirmish at Bridgeport‐ Ohio4‘“ Cavalry April 27- Skirmish at Bridgeport‐ Ohio3" Cavalry April 28 - Skirmish at Bolivar- Ohio 4"I Cavalry April 28 - Skirmishat Paint RockBridge‐ Wisconsin 10'“ Infantry(7 killed) April 29 ‐ Action at west railroad bridge in Bridgeport- Indiana42"“l Infantry,Ohio 4‘" Cavalry and10‘“ Infantry May1 ‐ Skirmish at Bridgeport- Ohio 18‘" Infantry July 27-30 - ExpeditionfromWoodvilleto Guntersville July 28 ‐ Skirmish in Stevenson‐ Ohio4"I Cavalry

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July 28 - Skirmishes at Guntersville andLaw'sLandings- KY 15"I Infantry, Michigan Battery 1’t LightArtillery,and Ohio 3"I Cavalry Battalion August4 ‐ Affair nearWoodville- Ohio 3" Cavalry (picketattack) August 5-7 - Reconn. fromWoodville to Guntersville‐ Ohio 3" Cavalry August 19-20- ScoutfromWoodville to Guntersville - Ohio 3'"II Cavalry August 27 - Skirmish at Bridgeport‐ involvingOhio 4‘“ Cavalryand 33"l Infantry(1 Unionsoldier killed)andsomeof Gen.JosephWheeler's CSA troops August 30 ‐ Skirmish nearLarkinsville (no reports) August 31 ‐ Skirmish at Stevenson (Confederate reports) 1863: July 18-22- Expeditionto Huntsville by Illinois,Indiana,Iowa,and Kentuckytroops July28 - Skirmish near Bridgeport(no reports) August_ - Reconnaissancefrom Stevensonto Cross Island, mouthof CrowCreek- Pennsylvania 15‘“ Cavalry August 24 - Skirmish at Gunter'sLandingnearFortDeposit August 29 - Skirmish nearBridgeport (noreports) August 28-31- Reconnaissance- Stevensonto Trenton, GA ‐ Ohio 1" Cav August 29 - Skirmish at Caperton‘s Ferry- Illinois, Kansas,and Wisconsin troops withCSA guerillas andthecrossing of pontoon bridge at theferry September7 ‐ Skirmish in Stevenson‐ Pennsylvania 9‘“ Cavalry September26 ‐ Action at Hunt's MillbetweenLarkinsvilleandScottsboro‑ FirstTennessee andAlabama IndependentVidette Cavalry and Brig.Gen. Phillip D. Roddey's CSAscouts October20 ‐ Reconnaissancefrom Bridgeportto Trenton, GA ‐ 82'“I Illinois Infantryand 45‘“ and 143"I Infantry October20-29 - Operations on Memphis 8-Charleston Railroad November20 ‐ Skirmishat Paint Rock- Ohio46‘“ Infantry December26 ‐ May1, 1864 - Union Encampment in Scottsboro AUTHOR'S NOTE: By orderof Maj.Gen.w. T. Sherman,on December7, 1863, Maj.Gen.JohnA. Logan assumedcommand of theFifteenthArmyCorps that included four Divisions. Each Divisionhadthree Brigades andthreeartillerybatteries. , Maj.Gen. Logan'sfirst Alabama headquarterswere in Scottsboro. On December17, 1863,Asst.Ad].-Gen. R. M. SawyerissuedSpecial Order No.23 placing Maj.Gen.John A. Logan,commandingtheFifteenthArmy Corps,in charge of selectingcampsfor Logan'sfour Divisions,witha viewto an easycollectionof forage andprovisions. (ORs,Series I, Volume 31, PartIII,page432.) 5 CIVIL WAR BATI'LESISKIRMISHES IN JACKSON COUNTY, ALABAMA (Continued)

On December27, 1863,LoganwrotefromhisScottsboro headquarters: “There is no forage in this country betweenStevenson andthis place. Our trains arescattered allalongtheroad,andwithout forage. I hopesoon to ‘ have some forage, andwillactandworkwithenergy possible.” (ORs, Series I, Vol 31, PartIII,p. 511) On December28, 1863,LoganwrotefromScottsboro: “Weare pushing slowly along theroadwestward, the roads beingalmost impassable. But small quantities of forage andstock remain in thecountry, and the little there is cannot be reachedwithout great difficulty on account of the bad roadsandweakness of themules. The PioneerCorps areallat work corduroying andrepairing bridges andwillbe kepthardat it. My command is in excellent spirits anda largenumberenlist in theveteran corps,andI will, of course, loseforce by thefurloughing of 25 percent...... The enemy cannotdo muchtoward annoying us on this side of theriver,andwe are providedwiththe means of crossingwheneverwe wish.....” (IBID,p. 521) On December 31, 1863, Loganwrote fromScottsboro: “I havejust returned from Paint Rock Riveron horseback;findroadsvery bad. Will move forward Gen.John E. Smith's division to Huntsville,as soon as it is possible to gettransportation through the Flint Riverand Paint Rockswamps. Am havingwagon roadrepairedas rapidlyas possible. The roadsfrom Woodville to Gunter's Ferryareat present impassable...... ” (IBID, p. 543) V

SOURCE: ORs, Series I, Vol. 32, Part I, pages 127-128: February6, 1864, JohnA. Logan wrote to hiscommanding officer from hisheadquarters in Scottsboro regardingtheJanuary 25 - February5, 1864,expedition from Scottsboro toward Rome,Georgia,underthe command of General Morgan L. Smith, whocommanded Logan'sSecond Divisionat Bellefonteas follows: “Lastnight my troops returnedto the river,havinggone in the direction of Romeas faras they could on account of forage,etc. They captured oddprisoners, destroyed alltheniterworks at Rawlingsville(in DeKalb County.)...... l leaveforHuntsvillethis morningandwill push the work on the roadbetweenHuntsville andDecaturas rapidlyas possible. A great manyAlabamians in this countrydesire to enlist in theAlabama Regiment. They have shownthemselves very useful men. If I hadthe authority I could fill the regiment and use themto a good purpose. They arethe bestscouts I eversaw, and knowthecountrywellclearto Montgomery...... " 6 CIVIL WAR BATTLES/SKIRMISHES IN JACKSON COUNTY,ALABAMA (Continued)

SOQBEE: ORs. Selig;Vol. 32. Pa_rt l. Lages128-129: Rmtof Brig.Gen. Morgan L. Smithwritten from Larkin'sLandingon February5, 1864: “Inobedience to orders fromGeneralLogan,the 8‘“ MissouriVolunteers took the pontoon-boats out of MudCreek, thence downtheTennessee (River)to Larkin's Landing,where, underthesuperintendence of Captain Jenney of General Sherman's staff,the Pioneers of my ownandGeneral HughEwing'sDivision,constructed a bridge. Uponthearrivalof theboats at 8 pm on the26‘“, I immediatelyferried over sixregimentsof my division to endeavor by a rapid movement to capture someof thepickets operating in thevalley of theTennessee, arresting conscripts,and interceptingdeserters about Dalton, GA. Two regiments moveddown riverto surround a camp betweenSantaand Town Creeks. One proceededto GourdNeckin the mountains,andthe third, which I accompanied, madea forced marchto Smith's Gap,in Sand Mountain,about 12 milesfromthe Landing,to interceptanyfugitives from thevalley. These gaps wereoccupied by 2 am, andthecombined movements resulted in the capture of 1 lieutenant,8 privates,and several guerrillas. Many shots were exchanged during thenightandsomehorses killedandcaptured. We returned to theLandingnext day andcompleted thebridge...... Thisexpedition also enabled mento comeoutof the fastnesses of Sand Mountain whohadbeensecreted a great partof the timefortwoyears, several of whomhavesince raised companiesforthe 1stAlabama Vidette Cavalry,andsome have enlisted in infantryregiments. One man, McCurdy,immediatelyafteroursecond advance, mustered his company witha pencilon brownpaper,christened it,assumed command, ordered an advance intoSand Mountain,andactually madecaptures of rebel homeguards in the same hidingplacesthey hadthemselvesjust vacated. These loyalAlabamians are invaluable and exceed in number and areequal in zeal to anythingwe discovered in EastTennessee.” SOURCE: MARCHINGTHROUGH DIXIE: A HISTORYOFTHE 80TH OHIO VOL. INE,Chapter 3: Colonel Green B. Raumonce againcommanded theSecond Brigade. Hereat Larkinsville,the80th Ohiotook up itsoldduties of guarding therailroad. General Sherman was massing hisforces at Chattanooga fora pushintoGeorgia to engage the ConfederateArmy commanded by GeneralJoseph E.Johnston, General Bragghaving beenrelievedshortly afterhisdefeats at Lookout Mountain andMissionary Ridge.The railroadguarded by the80thOhiowasextremelybusy, as cars carrying troops andsuppliesforSherman's mencontinuously movedpast. Duringtheencampment at Larkinsvillea numberof theofficerssent fortheir wives whovisited themin campand remainedseveral weeks. 7 CIVIL WAR BATTLES/SKIRMISHES IN JACKSON COUNTY, ALABAMA (Continued)

As of December31, 1863, Maj.Gen.JohnA. Logan's 15‘" ArmyCorpswere: GENERAL HEADQUARTERS ‐ Scottsboro- 75 aggregate present FIRSTDIVISION‐ Brig. Gen. PeterJ. Osterhaus‐ Woodville 4,653 present Brig.Gen. P. J. Osterhaus wrote fromCAMP PROCLAMATION (ORs, Series I, Vol. 31, PartIII,p.543) SECOND DIVISION - Brig.Gen.Morgan L. Smith‐ Bellefonte4,895 present THIRD DIVISION-‐Brig.Gen.John E.Smith‐ Larkinsville (Smithwas later transferred to Huntsville,Alabama, and Col.GreenB. Raumbecamecommander at Larkinsville)- 4,505 present FOURTH DIVISION‐ Brig.Gen. HughEwing‐ Scottsboro - 5,969 present All four Divisions had3 Brigadesand 3 Artillery Batteries. At theendof December 1693. there were20,097 Unionsoldiers statjoned between Bellefonteand_ Woodville. This numberwas in additionto the Unionsoldiers stationed at BridgeportandStevenson,Alabama. (Series 1,Vol. 34, PartIII, page 564.) January 23, 1864‐ Affair at Woodville - S.1,Vol. 32, Part1, p. 115-116, ORs: Report of Brig.Gen.Charles R.Woods: “OnSaturday night, the23 instant, a partyof rebels,about 60 in number,madea descent uponthecorral of unserviceable animals anddrove themoff, besides taking 17 citizen teamsters. Thecorral is situated by theside of the railroad,about 3 miles east of Woodville andwithin400 yards of the railroad guard.” January 23-29, 1864‐ Operations in NorthAlabama - Illinois 92'“l and98'“ Mounted Infantryand 72"" Indiana Mounted Infantry January 25-February 5 - Expeditionfrom Scottsboro toward Rome,GA ‑ 1" Alabama Cavalry, Illinois 1" LightArtillery, Iowa25'“ Infantry, Michigan 15‘“ Infantry,Missouri3",6‘“, 12‘“, 17‘“, and32"" Infantry,and Ohio 5‘“ Cavalry and 47"I and54‘“ Infantry February 14 ‐ Affair at Larkinsville- 1" Tennessee 8:Alabama Vidette Cav. SOURCE: ORs, Series I, Vol. 32, PartI, pages393-394: February 14,1864‐ Affair near Larkinsville. Reportof Brig.Gen.MorganL. Smith: “Sir: TWo privates of Eleventh Texas Cavalrywerecaptured on SandMountainabout midnightnightbefore lastby twoof Capt.(Ephraim)Latham'smenwithinclosed dispatch. I sawGeneral Grant in Nashville. He said he hadjust sentyou authorityto mustertheAlabamians andthat he wasat a great lossto getat thedesigns of the rebels in your front. About 10 am yesterday, twoof Capt.Latham's company wereattacked by about 15 bushrangers about 8 miles northwestfrom here,and one of themcaptured. I immediatelysent40 mule-cavalryto arrest fiveof thebest'secesh' in thevicinity of theattack and five morefromthevicinity of therobberyof a Unionman'shouse,twomilesfartheron. This is probably some or allof thesame party thatstoleGeneralWoods' mules (at Woodville). I am expectingthepartyback,when I will reportandawaitorders.” March2-3 ‐ Expeditionfrom Larkin's Landingby Latham'sVidetteCavalry,Illinois55‘“ Infantry,Michigan 15‘“ Infantry, andMissouri8" Infantry 8 CIVILWAR BATTLESISKIRMISHES IN JACKSON COUNTY, ALABAMA (Continued)

1864: March2 - Skirmishat Guntersville- Michigan 15‘“ Infantry March 14 - Skirmish at Claysville‐ Iowa4“I Infantryand Missouri 29‘“ Inf. March 28 ‐ Scouts to Caperton's Ferry March29 - Skirmishat Caperton's Ferry‐ Ohio 66‘" InfantryMarch30 ‑ ScoutsfromWoodville (nodetails) March30-April 2 ‐ ScoutsfromBridgeportto Caperton'sFerry March31 - Correspondencefrom Headquarters U. S. Forces,Stevenson, Alabama, by Colonel David Ireland,Commanding Post: “Inreplyto your communication of this date callingfora moreexplicit reportof thewound of twoofficers andthe capture of three menof my command on the29"I instant,I have the honor to submit thefollowing: A detachment of four companies fromthe 66‘h RegimentOhioVolunteers arestationed at Caperton's Ferry, on theTennessee Riverabout 4 milesdistantfromthis post, at which point refugeesfromthe Southarecontinually crossing. About 1 pm yesterday, as Capt.Morganand Lt.Organ,with4 men, wereon thesouth bank of theriver assisting a refugeeto ferry himself and his household goods over theriver,they were fired uponby a party of mounted guerrillas, numberabout 20, whodemanded their surrender. Thetwo officers threw themselves intothe bottomof the boat and pushed it into thestream,whentheywereagainfired upon, Capt. Morganbeing severely wounded in thethigh andLt.Organ slightly in thehand. They drifted out intothestream andescaped to theopposite bank of theriver. The4 men werea short distance abovewhere the boatwaslying,andwere unable to reachit. Three of themwerecaptured, one effecting hisescape by hiding underthe river bank,where he wasfoundby a force of ourmenwhowere immediatelythrown overthe river. Capt. Dye,66‘“ OhioVolunteers, immediatelycrossed with40 menandpursued the rebelsfor3 or 4 miles butwas unableto comeup withthem. Thebandof guerrillas wascommanded by Capt.SamNorwood,who is well knownin these partsas a bushwhacker. In addition to the3 Federal soldiers, they captured therefugeewhomour menwereassistingto cross and a manby the nameof Barneswhohadmadehimself obnoxious to them by frequently bringing informationto theUniontroops stationed at the ferry. No permissionwasgiven forCapt.Morganto cross theriver,butit is usual to renderallpossible assistance to deserters and refugeesdesiring to escapefromthe rebel lines.” SOURCE: ORs, Series 1, Vol. 32, Part I, pages 651-652 9 CIVILWAR BATTLES/SKIRMISHES IN JACKSON COUNTY, ALABAMA (Continued)

April 2, 1864Report- ScoutfromBridgeportto Caperton's Ferry and vicinity - Reportof Col.Charles Candy,66“I Ohio Infantry,commanding First Brigade,Second Div,TWelfth Army Corps,stationed at Bridgeport, Alabama: “I proceeded downthesouth bank of theTennessee to the mouthof IslandCreek; encampedforthe night. The morningof the 1" proceeded up the north bankof that creek andcrossed about 1.5miles above Phillips' Mill, downthesouth bank of thecreek to the river,and thence downthe riverto Caperton's Ferry...... From Caperton's Ferrytook the mountain roadto Winston's as faras Cash's Mill, nearRaccoonCreek; encampedforthe night. This morning(the2"“) movedat 6:45 am, taking the mountain road (Long's) in a northerly direction to thecrossingof Island Creek above Phillips' Mill. Returned the same road I hadmarched, nothing transpiring worth mentioningor of interest. At Caperton' house, I picked up 2 menwhocould give no account of themselves. Findingthey hadnever taken the oath of allegiance to the United States, I deemed it rightto bring them to this post. I also broughtto this post a manby thename of Shumakewhohadquite a sumof money(some$80) in hispossession. His mother (Mrs.Shumake) hasbeen in the habit of drawing rationsfrom the Government (inStevenson). In herhouseI found about 80 bushels of corn, 20 of wheat, 3 barrels of flour, 10 bushels of rye,andsome200 pounds of bacon. Withthe prisoner I brought a horse,saddle, andbridleforhimto ride, the property of hismother. I also picked up twoother horsesand turned themoverto the provost-marshalwiththeprisoner; alsothemoney of Shumake.” April 8, 1864‐ Skirmish at Paint Rock Bridge‐ Indiana 73"I Infantry(1 killed) SOURCE: ORs, Series I, Vol. 32, Part I, p. 658: Reportof Lt.Col.Alfred B. Wade, 73"I Indiana Infantry,from Headquarters in Larkinsvilleon April 11, 1864: I have the honor to reportthat a squad of 15 menfrom Company D of this regiment,undercommand of Corpl.William H. H. Reed,mettheenemy (supposedto be at least40) nearPaint Rock bridge on the8‘“ instant. Although surprised anddriven back after a short contest,yet thecorporal broughthismenintocamp in perfect orderwitha loss,however,of one mankilled andoneseverelywounded. The loss of enemyis unknown but reported by themenanda citizen negro to varyfromtwoto four killedand threewounded. NOTE by ABC: Mostlikely,theCSA troops werethose of Capt.Lemuel Meador Capt.HenrySmith. 10 CIVILWAR BA'I'I'LESISKIRMISHES IN JACKSON COUNTY,ALABAMA (Continued)

1864: April 11 ‐ ScoutsfromStevensonto Caperton's Ferry‐ NY 60‘“ Infantry SOURCE: ORs,Series I, Vol. 32, Part I, page659-660, contains reportof Maj.Lewis R.Stegman, 102NewYork Infantry,telling of detachment of 60 menarrestingHughandAdam Caperton and attemptingto arrestJohn E. Caperton (buthe hadgoneto thetop of themountain before they arrived.) They proceededto the homeof a Mr.Marshall,“a citizen desirous of taking theoath”. Theythen proceededto the residenceof SamNorwood,finding he hadlong since vacated “removingto some inner county, his present placeof residence.” They arrested the manwhowas present at the Norwoodresidence,a personnamedJohn Loweree. The report included the rumorthat 1,500 of (CSA) Morgan'smenwere congregated in the mountains. Maj.Stegmanended hisreport by stating“Numerous individuals in thevalley andon the mountain aredesirous of taking the oath of allegiance. The roadsare in execrable condition, miryand rocky.”

April 12-16- Reconnaissancefrom BridgeportdownTenn. Riverto Triana Source: ORs, Series I, Vol. 32, pages 663-668, Reportof Brig.Gen.JohnW. Geary, U.S.CommandingSecond Division,TWelfth Army Corps, submitted a longreport of theresultsof an expedition that“steamed downthe Tennessee River”from Bridgeportto Triana, a distance of about 110 miles. He had800 menwithan “amplesupplyof ammunition andten days' rations” He stated they passed by Island andWidow's Creek, Caperton's Ferry,Coon andMudCreeks, BellefonteIsland,andRiley'sCreek (now knownas Jones Creek). They halted at Larkin's Landingforthe night and then passedby Buck's IslandandGunter'sLanding. They“captured a mail andfive boats,one of whichwasa largeferry boatwhich hadbeentaken from Roman's Ferry,6 milesbelow Larkin'sFerry,to Guntersville to cross theparty underCapt. HenrySmith (CSA). Thetroops here andin the vicinity consisted principally of Captains Smith,Buck May,Peter Whitecotton, PeterDillard,andLemuel Mead‐ in all,about 250 to 300 men.” Upontheir returntrip, a partywassent ashore at Bellefontewhere the100'“ Indianawas stationed. They took prisoners in the Bellefonte area “witharms”: J. H. Cunningham, Marcus Lafayette Swarm, G. J. Bain, andJ(ames) M. Gullatt.” He alsoreportedthat “Upontheexpedition we destroyed 47 boats andhad3 meninjured.”

11 CIVIL WAR BAT'I'LESISKIRMISHES IN JACKSON COUNTY, ALABAMA (Continued)

1864: May18,1864- Correspondencefrom Col. Green B. Raumin Larkinsville to Lt.C. L. White, ActingAsst.Adj. Gen. In Huntsville: “Notrain tonight. I havewrittenyou requestingthat 10 piecesof artillery be procuredfrom Nashvilleto defend thebridges andthis point. No horses needed. There are100extra guns at Nashville.” SOURCE: OR,Series I, Vol. 38, PartIV, page246. IBID,page246: Correspondencefrom C. L. White to Col. C. R. Wever, Comdg.17“Iowa Infantry: “Colonel: You will embark your troops on cars, and as soon as practicable returnto Larkinsville,AL, reporting to Col. GreenB. Raum,commandingtheSecond Brigade.” Page51 of Series I, Vol. 38,I PartIV: Col.GreenB. Raumreportedto Gen. John E. Smith in Huntsville: “PeterWhitecottonwithan unknownforce, perhaps 100men, is on oursideof theriver. I propose to attack him tomorrow, unless Gen. Smithdisapproves. I propose sending Col. Wever with 175menvia Larkin's Landingto Guntersville andCol. Happelfrom Woodville with 175mento Guntersville. Canyousend 50 cavalry by tonight's train to report to Col.Happel?“ IBID,p. 52: Brig.Gen.John E. Smithto Col. Green B. Raum. Colonel: Do you patrol between stations on your line? Your dispatch received. All rightprovidedyoudo notleaveyour lineexposed. I cannot sendyouthecavalry.” June 1 - August 30 - Operations in NorthAlabama - Indiana 7?,"ll Infantry, Michigan 18‘“ lnf.,Ohio 9‘“ Cavalry and 106‘“ Inf.andWisconsin 13th Infantry July__ - Skirmishon Sand Mountain- Tennessee 4‘h Cavalry July 30 ‐ Skirmishat Paint Rock Station‐ Indiana 12"“ Cavalry October 1 - Skirmish in Huntsville‐ Indiana 11‘“, 12‘“,and 13'“ Cavalry October 18 ‐ Skirmish in Huntsville‐ Indiana 12‘“ Cavalry November19 ‐ Skirmish at Duckett's Plantation in Paint RockValley ‑ Michigan4‘“ Infantry December7 ‐ Skirmish nearPaint Rock Bridge- IND,PENN,andTN troops 1865: January 8 ‐ Skirmishat Scottsboro DepotbetweenCSA Gen. HylanB. Lyons' troops and Union101" and 110‘“ Colored Infantrywhowere guarding thedepot and railroad in Scottsboro February 3-4‐ Skirmishat Ladd's Housein HogJawValley nearBridgeport February 16 - Skirmish nearGurley'sTank ‐ Indiana 73"I Infantry March 10 ‐ Skirmish nearBoyd'sStation(Limrock)- 101"t ColoredInfantry March 15 ‐ Skirmishes at Boyd'sStation andSteven's Gap (Limrock)‑ Union101"Colored Infantry 12 O.R.-SERIES I‐VOLUMEXVI/1 [S# 22] TRANSCRIPT FROM PHONOGRAPHIC NOTES OF THE BUELL COURT OF INQUIRY. CINCINNATI, Saturday,April 25, 1863. HEADQUARTERS PIONEER BRIGADE, ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND, Camp nearMurfreesborough,‐--, 1863. Ma]. R. SKINNER, Judge-Advocate: MAJOR: In replyto the questions propounded in yours of the5thinstant I havethe honor to state: I. My name is James St.Clair Morton;a captainof engineers.Was on dutywithArmy of theOhio lastsummer as chiefengineerfromdateof June 9. 2. On June 11,being ordered by General Buellto provideforthecrossing of hisarmyover theTennessee River, I went to PittsburgLandingand Eastport,where I procured two suitable barges anda steamboat, of which,together withthefloors,rafters,andjoists of store-houses in Florence, I madea steam-ferry bridgeat thelast-named place.I gotthe tools, spikes, nails,cordage, &c., from PittsburgLanding.The bridge wascapable of carrying across at a time about fiftyloaded wagons; eachtriptooktwohours.Thearmy beganto cross about the25th.This was thebestthat could havebeendone,as the pontoonswere,when inspected by me June 13,found unfitfor use. About July 6 I drewup plansand specifications forpontoon bridgeacross Tennessee River nearBridgeport. (I believe onewas madeaccordingly.) On July 9 General Buellordered me to buildstockades at thebridges on theNashville and Chattanooga Railroad betweenElkRiverandStevenson. By July 25 I had laidout and put in course of construction by the laborof troops fourteensuch works, as perfollowing table: Designationof works. Size insideof square or lengthof development In yards. Numberof garrison. Stationon Nashvilleand Chattanooga Railroad. Stockade A. 16 yards square One company 1 milebelow Anderson. Stockade B do do Bass. StockadeC do do 1Vamiles below Bass. Stockade D do do 2 milesbelowBass. StockadeE do do.2% milesbelowBass. Stockade 1 do do Anderson. Stockade 2 do do 4 7/8 milesabove Anderson. Stockade 3 8 yards square Halfcompany 5 miles aboveAnderson. Stockade 4 16 yards square Onecompany 872 miles above Anderson. Stockade 5 24 yards squareTwoto threecompanies Tantalon. Stockade 6 16 yards square Onecompany Cowan. Stockade 7 do do Do Redoubt 1 95 yards developed Twoto three companies Elk River. Redoubt 2 97 yards developed do Do. Stockade 8.(*). 16 yards developed Onecompany Duck River,South Fork. Stockade9.(*). do do DuckRiver,NorthFork. Designationof works. Size insideof square or lengthof development in yards. Memphis andChattanooga Railroad. Bridge Defense 1 Onecompany FlintRiver. BridgeDefense2 Viaduct. Bridge Defense4 do Paint Rock. DepotDefense5 do Larkinsville. Stockade 10 do NearBellefont. Stevenson Redoubt No.3 50 yards square,seven companies,fourguns. Stevenson. Stockade 11 1 6 yards square,onecompany Do. Depot Defense6 Two companies Do. 13 BOOKS FORSALE NEW: THEY woggourr LET us wm: JACKSON COUNTY. ALABAMA_,_ VETERANS RELlVETHE VIETNAMWE,publishedjointly by theauthor, Dr. Ronald H. Dykes,andtheJackson County HistoricalAssociation, is now available in hardback ($25.95)or paperback ($15.95). Dr.Dykesdidin-depth interviewswithfifteen Vietnam veterans fromJacksonCountywho graphically describe theextraordinarilydifficultexperiences they endured duringtheir tourof duty. This Is Dr.Dykes'fourth book in a series on the historyof Jackson County. It is dedicated "toeverysoldierwhoserved in theVietnamWar”. Thebookcanbe pickedup at theScottsboro DepotMuseum,theScottsboro Public Library,or theScottsboro-JacksonCounty HeritageCenter. If ordering by mail,add$3.00to the price of eachbook to cover postageand handling.Make yourcheck to theJCHA (for either $28.95 or $18.95)and mail to JCHA VIETNAM BOOK,JCHA, P. O. Box1494,Scottsboro,Alabama 35768. BUILDING BRIDGES AND ROADS IN THE KOREAN CONFLIQT: HISTORY OF COMPANY 3 FROMSCO'I'I'BOROI ALABAM,DURINGTHE FORGOTTENWAR by Dr.RonaldH. Dykesis divided intofivesections. Thefirst is a brief history of theKoreanConflict. Thesecond section is a historyof CompanyB whichwasa partof the151“Combat Engineers Battalion. Thethird section includesDr.Dykes’Interviewswith13 membersof CompanyB. Thefourth sectionconsists of 18 half-page picturestaken by JakeWord, thebattalion xv photographerduringthelaterpartof histour In Korea. If ordering by mail,makeyour checkIn theamount of $25.50 payable to JCHA andmailto JCHA KOREAN BOOK,JCHA, P. O. Box1494, Scottsboro,AL 35768. Thebook canalsobe picked up at theScottsboro DepotMuseumor theHeritageCenter In Scottsborofor$22.50. THE HISLORY OF JACKSON COUNTY ALABAMA, by JohnR. Kennamer,1935 edition, republished by theJCHA, is nowpricedat 510.00 perhardback copy. Thepriceby mailis $14.00. Makecheck payable to JCHA HISTORY BOOK andmailto JCHA HistoryBook,P.O. Box1494.Scottsioro.AL 35768. RENEWJCHA MEMBERSHIP - JANUARY 1 MembershipDues - Newor Renewal Annual Dues - $20.00 SENIOR CITIZENS (65or older)- $15.00 LifeMembership - $150.00 Mailcheckto JCHA, P. O. BOX1494,SCOTl'SBORO, ALABAMA 35768 Please provide: NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE

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VOLUME NO.26, NO.4 ISSN-1071-2348 OCTOBER 2014 OCTOEER 25 ANNUAL JCL'LA OFF THE BEATEN PATH BUSTOUR: On October 25, thetour buswill leavefrom the backparking lotof of Randall's Chapel UnitedMethodist Church at 8:30 am andwill returnto thechurch parking lotaround5:00 pm. Thefirststop in Tuscumbia will be theAlabama Music Hallof Fame. As youwalk the hallowed halls,youwilldiscover thestories behind the songsfromAlabama's mostlovedmusic legends. Hereyoucanclimb aboard thegroupAlabama's tour bus, seeElvis Presley'soriginal RCA recordingcontract, viewWebb Pierce's celebrated convertible decorated with hundreds of silverdollars, seethe photographs andlife-like waxfigures dressed in theirownvintage clothing along withartifacts that defined eachstar. You will be transported backto theera of World War II whenyoustand before theoriginal trumpet of Erskine Hawkins whose songs "Tuxedo Junction", "After Hours", and"'l'ippin' In"madehim famous. You willfind suchgreats as Nat KingCole,HankWilliams, Tammy Wynette, Percy Sledge,SamPhillips,theTemptations, Lionel Richie, Emmylou Harris,Tommy Shaw,Wilson Pickett,W. C. Handy,andmanygospel musicgreats. Dozensof chart-topping hitswere penned by Alabamians. Pickyourfavorite and playit on the Hallof Fame'5 classic WurlitzerJuke Box. Through interactive displays, youwillexperience thesongs you remember in a wayyouwill never forget as you discover the stories behind themusicfromyourfavorite Alabama legends. After lunchat a uniquerestaurant,thegroupwill tour IvyGreenandthe 1888 Tuscumbia Railroad Depot that is nowa museum. Hereyouwill experience the beautyof historic preservationandhearawe-inspiring stories that makeAlabama historycome alive. A driving tourwillincludeseveral of Tuscumbia's morethan 100antebellum homesandbuildings andSpring Parkthatfeatures a carvedstatueof Chief Tuscumbia, two petrified trees, andtheworld's largest man-madestone waterfall. The afternoon finalewill include driving by the First Presbyterian Churchof Tuscumbia, organized on April 13,1824. The churchbuildingwas erected in 1827 andstands today as oneof theoldest Presbyteriansanctuaries in continuous usein Alabama. Thefirstchecks received by theJCHA to fillthe remainingseats will reserve yourbus ticket. Don't get leftbehind. Mailyourcheck today in theamount of $30.00 to JCHA Bus Tour, P. O. Box 1494,Scottsboro,Alabama 35768. CIVILIANCONSERVATION CORPS by JCHA Member Judy HubbardArnold whose father served in the CCC

Didyouknow that the rockcabins at MonteSana were builtby the CCC? Canyoupoint outwork accomplishedby the CCCin Jackson County? FranklinD. Roosevelt wonthe 1932 presidential election by an overwhelming majority of votes and found himselfto be the leader of a country in depression, lacking both spirit and money.He had a plan to recruitthousands of young men,enroll them in a peacetime army,and send them intobattle against destruction and erosion of our natural resources. Congress got behind PresidentRoosevelt and in March 1933 enacted the Emergency Conservation Work Act,whose purpose was to relieve the poverty of many families and also replenish and protect the nation’s natural resources.A succeeding Act in 1937 changed the title of the original project to Civilian Conservation Corps,and the work continued. An enrollee intothe CCC was paid thirty dollars per month,twenty-five of which would besent back to his family. He had to be single, unemployed,and between the ages of 18and 25. The War Department,in cooperation with the Departments of Agriculture, Interior,and Laboradministered the programand provided the needs of the men.Immediate needs included food, clothing, education, shelter, transportation, and religious services. The earliest enrollees wore surplus uniforms from World War 1.The CCC boys worked 40hours a week and had their evenings and weekends free. Each camp had a recreation building,education building,and infirmary.The men lived in barracks (40 men) and ate in a mess hall. Every state in the Union,aswell asthe territories of the Virgin Islands and PuertoRico,had one or morecamps. Some camps were permanent and some camps were temporary. The number of camps in each state varied, depending on the workto be done and the number of enrollees from that state. Many men from the eastern United States were sent to western states, giving them their first opportunity fortravel. 4,500 different camps operated during the lifeof the program,averaging 1,643 at any given time. There were up to 300 different approved work projects , but they allfell intoten general classifications, asfollows: structural improvement,transportation, erosion control, flood control, forest culture, forest protection,landscape and recreation, range for grazing,wildlife, and miscellaneous (emergency work in floods and blizzards, surveys, mosquito control). The Civilian Conservation Corps developed more than 800 state parks,includingMonte Sano, Cheaha, and GulfState here in Alabama. They built miles of roads, restored historic structures, installed miles of water supply lines,built bridges, fire towers, lodges and museums.They were the nation’s first large-scale reforestation program,planting trees where timber had been harvested and buildingthe roads they needed to accomplish this work. Millions of trees were planted by the CCC. A large numberof trees were pilanted in Jackson County,Alabama. While buildingthe country, the CCC was buildinga generation of fine youngAmericans. The program brought families out of poverty,and provided the recruits withworkskills and a work ethic. The “boys” learned how to accept responsibility,to bedisciplined and punctual,and to take orders.They learned to appreciate theirsurroundings and to take care of their natural resources. The enrollee often became the breadwinner for his family, giving him great pride and self-esteem. The Civilian Conservation Corps was disbanded in 1942,and the CCC boys were now menwho were ready,mentally and physically,to enter the Second World War. They were accustomed to work,getting alongwith other men in close quarters,and responsibility. Some had been leaders and squad leaders and used to being in charge of other men. Most knew how to discipline themselves and how to exert their influence to maintain discipline. The United States was able to build an army quickly around the CCC “boys”.Those who didn’t become soldiers were better prepared to join a workforce that was reliable, competent, and an asset to society.After livingthrough “Hoover Days” the CCC enrollees were successful products of an experiment in livingthat restored their confidence in their country.” EDITORS'SNOTE: The CCC camp buildingin Scottsboro/ was on ParksAvenue. In the late 1940s, the buildingwas converted to serve as Scottsboro's recreation building. Manyyouth activities were held here. 2 HAPPY 40TH ANNIVERSARY, JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

TheJackson County Historical Association was organized October 26, 1974. Annual membership dues are$20.00, except forthose 65 and olderwhose dues are$15.00. LifeMembership is $150.00. Members in goodstanding receiveTHE JACKSON COUNTY CHRONICLES in January, April, July, and October. OurAssociation haspublishedTHE CHRONICLES quarterly since January 1975. This October issue is the 156'“ editionll Ann 8. Chambless hasserved as CHRONICLES editorandpublisherfor38 of the40 years.

JCHA programmeetings are heldthe lastSundayin the months of January, April, andJuly, andourprograms areopen to the public. Forthe pastfour years, on the last Saturday in October, theJCHA hasprovidedthe membershipwitha bustour of allfour quadrants of Jackson County anda tour of neighboring DeKalb County landmarks.

The Board of Directors tryto keepAssociation projects andactivitiesvisible to the publicvia localnewspapers, FaceBook, andthe Scottsboro Depot Museumwebsite.

TheJCHA is gratefulforthesupport of Scottsboro's Mayorand City Council.

JCHA members reclaimed and inventoriedtheold Bellefonte Cemetery and worked to getthis cemetery listedin theAlabama HistoricCemetery Register.

When theJCHA memberswho livedin Stevenson beganworking to saveand refurbishtheStevenson Railroad Depot,theJCHA furnished manpower and gave the museum board$15,000.00 fordepot improvements.

In 1981,JCHA members convinced the Cityof Scottsboro to purchasethe Brown-Proctor House (built in 1881)foruseas a museumhouse. JCHA members providedtheleadershipfortherestoration of thehousewhich had beenvacant for7 years. Today the Brown-Proctor Houseis the homeof the Scottsboro-Jackson Heritage Center. The house is open Monday-Fridayfrom 11:00 am until4:00 pm. 3 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL_A_SSOC. (Continued) The JCHAworked with'Scottsboro's mayorto save the Scottsboro Freight Depotwhen Norfolk-Southern announced theywere going to razethe building. After Norfolk-Southern deeded the buildingto the City of Scottsboro, the buildingwasgivento theJCHA. The mayortoldJCHA memberswe could havethe buildingforour headquarters, butthe JCHA had to fundtherestoration andpreservation of thebuilding, andWE DID. Since Norfolk-Southern hadnotdone anykindof building repairs or maintenance in a number of years, thebuilding needed refurbishingfromtopto bottom. JCHA members restored the building to the 1860-1880time period whenthe depotwasthe center of allactivity in Scottsboro. John Neelyserved as the first restoration chairman; KellyGoodowensassumed that rolein 2007 and continues to lead in the depot's preservation. Local citizens have beenvery generousin helpingtheJCHA fill the depot museumwith railroadartifacts andother exhibits that helptellthehistory of Scottsboro andJackson County. The Scottsboro Depot Museumis open each Fridayfrom 10:00am until2:00 pm andon otherdays by appointment. JCHA membersserve as docents and give tours of the depot museum. Members DavidandAnnette Bradforddeveloped/maintainourwebsite:www.scottsborodepotmuseum.com

TheJackson County HistoricalAssociation received theAlabama Historical Association's James RayKuykendallAward forthe State's outstanding local historical association in Alabama in 2004.

JCHA members BarryPickett and Ralph Mackey prepared a county-wide cemetery inventory that hasbeenshared with libraries andvia the internet.

JCHA members havewritten andproducedthree historicaldramas that emphasized three time periods in ourlocalhistoryandculture. JCHA members provide programsforlocalcivic organizations as requested.

The JCHA served as thesupporting organization and umbrellaforthe Paint RockValley History Projectcoordinated by JCHA memberJudy Prince.

At the request of a JCHA member, the lateDavid Loyd, thefounding president of theJCHA consulted with Bridgeportcitizens andhelped them develop a planforestablishing the BridgeportArea Historical Association. 4 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL ASS;9_C. (C9ntinu__e_¢_l1 TheJCHA andJCHA member Dr. Ronald Dykes have partnered in publishing fourof Dr. Dykes' books: “Growing Up Hard in Jackson County”, “Fighting theJustwar", “TheyWouldn't LetUs Win”, and “Building Bridgesand Roads in the Korean Conflict”. JCHA members republished the 1975-1992 JACKSON COUNTY CHRONICLES that includedan index forthefirst13 years of these quarterly publications. JCHA memberCindySwagleris presently indexingthe 1993-2014 editions. JCHA member Lewis Robinson served as designarchitect fortheScottsboro Depot Museum preservation and restoration. JCHA continues to procure historic markers to identify andrecognize Jackson Countylandmarks andevents. There are presently 19 markers in place. These historic markers include: Bridgeport‐ Trail of Tears; Historic DowntownBridgeport; Fort Harkerin Stevenson; Stevenson Depot and Hotel; UnionArmy Headquartersat LittleBrick in Stevenson; CrowTown; Bellefonte Cemetery andtheTown of Bellefonte; Skyline School; Historyof Skyline Farms; Decatur County; History of Paint Rock andArrest of Scottsboro Boys in Paint Rock;Andrew Jackson plaque on statue on courthouse grounds; Scottsboro Railroad Depot; Union Encampment in Scottsboro; College Hill ‘ / Historic District; Robert T. Scott on Courthouse lawn; Jackson County Courthouse and Scottsboro Boys;and plaque on wall at RockySprings Church, the Robert T. Scot Family Cemetery, and theJones House (birthplaceof the late U.S.CongressmanRobert E. (Bob)Jones in Scottsboro. TheAveryville markeris readyto be dedicated in Stevenson. In addition to the above markers,thetowns of Langston,Section, and Dutton received historic markers during theAlabama Tourism Department's “TheYear of the SmallTown.” All of theabovemakea total of 23 historic markers. TheJCHA providedsomefinancial assistance andmanpowerto Fackler citizens forrestoration of the McGuffey'sStore as a community center. TheJCHA hostedtheAlabama HistoricalAssociation 2014 Spring Conference in Scottsboro andJackson Countyin April 2014. Members of the JCHA Boardof Directorsserved as thelocalplanningcommittee. JCHA membersdevelopeda photo-poster collection of 27 Jackson County landmarks by usingoldphotographsthat datefrom 1870 to early 19405.The first exhibit of these posterswasduring theAprilAHAConference. HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY, JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION! LONG MAYYOU STRIVE TO MAKETHE PAST WORK FORTHE FUTURE! 5 JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES 1927-1928 EXCERPTS EDITED by ANN B. CHAMBLESS

When theJackson County Boardof Educationmetin theoffice of the county superintendent on October21, 1927,the memberspresent were: M. L. Wann, president; 6. H. Caperton, E. H. Caldwell, L. H. Hughes,and G. J. Hodges. Thefirst itemof business wasto re-establish a school in Jeffrey's Cove for theyear 1927-1928. Trustees appointed were: Andy J. Partin,T. W. Wilkerson, andC. M. Phillips. Mr.CapSisk requesteda change in routefortransportation of students fromthe Randall's Chapeldistrict so as to go by the homeof Mr.Cap Sisk (wholived on present-day Crawford Road.) Mr.Searcyfrom LongIsland convinced the Board to visit hisdistrict in regardto building a school housethere. Mr. Parker andothercitizens from Chalybeate Springs,Webster, and buttonconvinced theBoard to purchase a truck suitable fortransportation of highschool children living in their districts whoattended Pisgah High SchooL A motionwas madeto employHenry Parkerto drivethetruck and care for sameat a salary of $30.00permonth. A committee from Larkin requesteda truck forthehighschool childrenon Larkinand Estill's Creeks to providetransportation to Princeton. Mr.John R. Robertsonwas to be employed at a salary of $85.00 permonthforthe remainingof that school year. NOTE: Mr. Robertsonfurnished histruck. A committee from Larkinsvilleasked theboardto providefunds for transportation forJunior l andJunior ll childrenwhowere attendingthe Jackson County HighSchool in Scottsboro. It was movedthat the driver mustnotrefusea highschool child untila loadof 27 be reached. A discussion was heldregardingtransportation of thechildren fromAspel, Limrock,and Larkinsville, andMr.Hughesmadea motionthat a truck be purchased andequipped forsaidtransportation. The Board movedto spend $2400.00to finish improvements on the Scottsboro City School (grades 1 through 6). An application to build a Rosenwald school forcolored children in Bridgeportwasaccepted;the Board decidedto request $900.00 state aid fortheproject as soon as the localpeople madeavailablesufficient funds to matchthestate aidanda deed to landwasmadeavailable. 6 JACKSON COUNTY BD OF EDUCATION MINUTES 1927-1928 EXCERPTS (Continued)

On February 24, 1928,Board memberspresentwere: M. L. Wann, Chairman; G. J. Hodges; L. H. Hughes; andE. H. Caldwell. Mr.Mack Tate came before theBoard in theinterest of hisdaughter's salaryfor thesummer of 1927. It was movedthat MissTate be paidan additional $30.00 to whatshe hadalready been paid(previous amount paid was notstated in the minutes). Mr.BobGloverwas appointed trustee forthe Harris Chapelschool district. Basedon his expressed concern, Mr.Emory Bramblettwasassured it was notthe intention of theBoardto do anythingthat would interferewiththe growthof theDutton school andthat no transportation would be furnished to students from buttonto attend any other school if the grades could be taught in Dutton. Mr.Griffith and Mr. Kuykendall requesteda slight change in thetruck route to benefit the majority of students attendingschool in Pisgah. A buildingprogramwas approvedas follows: LongIsland,District 1, three rooms; Bryant,District2, three rooms; McCutchens, District59, 2 rooms; PoplarSprings, District 112, two rooms; Pleasant Grove, District 38, three rooms. The Board voted that sufficient funds be appropriatedfromthethree mill district taxto matchthestateaidforrepairingandpainting the Paint Rock SchooL Thecounty superintendent explained that it was impossible forthe Francisco School to getstateaiddueto the inability to obtain a deed to the Stateof Alabama meetingthe requirements. It wasshownthat an adjoining Tennessee County (Franklin) hadhelped erectthe building and equipped it withdesks. The Boardapprovedfunds to paintthe building. On September28, 1928,allmembersof the Board were present. Mr.E. G. Thomas, Coffey School principal, andMr. C. F. Dilbeck,trustee, presentedtheBoardwitha petition fora change in thesalary schedule as it appliedto second grade (certificate) teachers holding principal's place in three-teacher schools. Considerabletime was devoted to thediscussion, andit was decided that no changewould be madeunlesstheadditional amount waspaidfromthe three-mill tax funds. The Board appointedWill Freeman, BenCisco, and LeeWhitehead as trustees of Wood's Cove School, District55. H. H. Griffin andH. A. Statenwereappointedtrustees in District 99. 7 JACKSON COUNTY BD OF EDUCATION MINUTES1927-1928 EXCERPTS (Continued)

On September28, 1928,the Boardappointed thefollowing trustees: Pikeville, District 52, S. B. Winninger,Jr. The Boarddeclined to accept the resignation of S. P. Hunter and RaymondBradfordforthis district. Langstoncoloredschool, BrownBaker, CharliePoe, andJesse Evans. Stevenson colored school, C. M. Rudder,C. E. Berry,and H. W. Young. H. G. Jacobs waselected treasurer of the public schoolfunds foroneyear, beginning October 1, 1928. A petitionfrom theTemperance Hill district waspresentedaskingthat the 9‘" grade be taught in theirschool. Afterdue consideration, the Board decided againstthis request. Dueto the heavyworkload requiredof office assistant forthecounty superintendent, Miss KateChandlerwasto be paid$100.00 permonthas office assistant and“shewasto givefull time to thework.” On November29, 1928,Board members present were: G. H. Caperton, L. H. Hughes,E. H. Caldwell, G. J. Hodges,and BenHill. Mr.Hill,the new member,waselected to fill thevacancy dueto expiration of M. L. Wann's term. Mr.Capertonwas elected president and E. H. Caldwell, v.president. Regardingthetransportation of students in the LongIsland district, it was agreedthat thetruck start at the lowerendof thedistrict and take on children untilthe truck hada reasonable loadandtakethefirst load to the school; then makea trip overtherouteto George Gilliam's house,taking on children of thedistrict that lived across the ridgefromtheschool house. Thetruck driver was allowed an extra $5.00 permonthfortheextra trip. W. O. Proctorwaselected driver to replace Mr. Robertsonforthe Camsand Facklerschool truck. Thefollowing trustees were appointed: T. M. Clemens, Charley Steeley,andJohn Green, District59; Winston Smith, District91;W. L. Rorex, District 36; FredTidwell, District85; and J. W. Murphreeand F. H. Hendersonfor District 99. The BigCoondriver was to go to Oak Grove school andtake highschool students in that area to Stevenson HighSchool. A committee of J. H.Wheeler, E.H.Caldwell, and G.J. Hodgeswas appointed to select a sitefora school buildingin the McCutchenschool district andto take option on theland. (Note: About thistimethecounty purchasedthechurch-owned Houseof Happiness school buildings.) The matterof libraries waspresentedto the Boardby theSuperintendent. $500.00wasappropriatedforlibraries in the county schools. 8 FERRIES IN JACKSON COUNTY, ALABAMA by Ann B. Chambless

TheTennessee Riverprovidedthefirst “boulevard of dreams”forearly 19‘“ century settlers in Jackson County. Providingriverfront of at least60 miles,theTennessee Riverflowstheentire lengthof the county and separates Sand Mountainfrom thevalley land in Jackson County. Duringthe county's early settlement, bridgeswere seldom built across fordable streams. B. B. ComerBridgewasthefirst bridgeacrossthe Tennessee River, andit was opened in 1930. ThesecondwastheJohn Snodgrass Bridge east of Stevenson thatwas completed in 1960. Ferries quickly became an integralandimportant asset in theeconomic, social, civil, religious,andcultural development of Jackson County. After Alabama becamea Statein 1819,numerous legislativeactswere passed to clarifythe legal status of ferries. Early action by thecourts clearly established the responsibilities of theferryman to thepublic to exercise care to protectthe lives andproperty of their patrons. An 1827 Actof theAlabama Legislaturestated an applicationto establish a ferrywas to be madeto thecounty commission of revenueandroads. Theferryman was requiredto give legalsecurity in theamount of $1,000.00 in guarantee of hisperformance of allhislegalobligations stated in his license. He was bound to keep a significant number of boatsfor ferriage at alltimes. He wasto maintain properslope of the riverbanks at siteof hisferry and hisferry rateswereto be posted. Theferriage rates weredetermined by the county government. Theferrymanwas liablefor unduedelay in serving travelers. Theferryman wasforbidden to ownlandon bothsides of theriver, if the public interestwas prejudiced. No ferries were to operate within two milesof another, unlesstheferries were neara town. In theearlydays, manyferry boatswere poledfrom bankto bankor steered by longsweeps. Theforce of thecurrent wasused formotivepowerandrequired skill, strength, andknowledge of theriver. Latersome cable ferries were powered by horse andwindlass. These gradually were replacedby motor drivenferries. Thefirstdocumented ferry in Jackson Countywas owned by Andrew Ross whowas half Cherokee andlived in Willstown in whatbecame DeKalb Countyon January 9, 1836. Theexact dateAndrew Ross established this ferry is unknown, butBureauof IndianAffairs records provethis ferrywas established before the December 29, 1835,CherokeeTreaty of NewEchota ceded the landsouth of the river(inJackson County)to thegovernment. 9 FERRIES IN JACKSON COUNTY, ALABAMA (Continued)

According to Bureauof IndianAffairs records,theRossFerrywasopposite Bellefonte,then thecounty seat of Jackson County. An 1834 Federal government property evaluation forAndrew Ross' improvementat hisferry siterecorded: 1 cabin, 16816,round logs, board roof andpuncheonfloor, wood chimney withstone back,and onedoorworth$20.00 1 otherhouse 16x16, round logs,finished as above - $20.00 1 FERRY BANK andLARGE FERRY BOAT, 40 by 10 feet, strong, good chain andgoodoars worth $50.00 30 acres richriver bottom land at theFerryat $8.00 peracre- $240.00 1 horselot- $5.00 TOTAL EVALUATION - $335.00 It appears that Samuel Gay (whohadmovedto Bellefonte in 1828 from BlountCounty,Tennessee) purchasedtheferry boatandassumed operation of theferry afterthefederal government evaluated Ross' site improvements. Therefore, Ross' Ferrybecame Gay's Ferry. Theferry operated between the northern section of what is knowntoday as Jones Cove and Bellefonte Landing. As soon as thegovernment survey was completed and landwasoffered forsale in 1842on the south side of the Tennessee River,Samuel Gaypurchased220 acres that included hisferry site in Jones Cove. On December23, 1836,Alabama LegislativeAct167 authorized Samuel Gayto builda turnpike roadacross Sand Mountain. Section 1 of thisAct reads as follows: Be it enacted by theSenate and Houseof Representatives of theStateof Alabama in General Assembly convened, that Samuel Gay,be,and he is herebyauthorized to open andturnpike a roadto commence at theferry of said Gay on theTennessee River,in thecounty of Jackson andto passover '“the Raccoon Mountain,to thefoot of said mountainat theplaceknownas thewidow Koons (Coons), at theeastern foot of said mountain. NOTE BY ABC: Raccoon Mountain is nowknownas Sand Mountain. Samuel Gay's turnpike ascended the mountain to Georgetown and then was routedthrough what becamePisgahandHenagar. Thewidow of Joseph RileyCoons lived at Smith Gap. This area nowis adjacent to Alabama Highway 11 in DeKalb County. At thetime of the 1850census, Jesse Starkey's occupationwasferryman, andhe livednext door to Samuel Gayand hadmarriedSamuelGay's daughter. AfterSamuel Gay's death, theferrywas purchased by Abraham Sublett,Jr.and becameknownas SUBLETT'S FERRY. 10 FERRIES IN JACKSON COUNTY, ALABAMA (Continued) At thetime of the 1850Jackson County,Alabama, census thefollowing six menstated their occupationwas ferryman: 1. Ellison Goff,age22. He andhiswife, Elizabeth (Maxwell)Goff, lived nearBayless Laddwhoowned land in HogjawValley eastof Bridgeport nearLongIsland. Their location points to EllisonGoff beingtheferryman at Reese's Ferryat thesouthern tip of Long Island. 2. John O'Neal, age27. He andhiswife, Margaret (Cameron) O'Neal (daughterof William C. Cameron), lived near John Cameron,Archibald Thompson, and Elisha Ridleywho ownedlandbetWeenthesouthern tip of LongIslandandIslandCreek. Their location points to John O'Neal being theferryman at Cameron's Ferrythatwas latercalled Ridley's Ferryand then IslandCreek Ferry. A mapshowing UnionArmy's movement around Chattanooga dated January 4, 1864,to accompany the reportof Maj.Gen. Grant's U.S.Army;, ORs, Series 1,Vol. XXX1, Part2, page24, shows Cameron's Ferryat the mouthof IslandCreek anddue east of old Bolivar. 3. Ansalem (sic) Jones, age23. He and hiswife Elizabeth lived nextdoor to Jacob Lawler. It is possiblethat he wasferryman at Cox's Ferrythat was located about halfwaybetween Cameron's Ferryand Caperton's Ferry. NOTE by ABC: The ORs' mapreferencedabove shows Cox's Ferry due east of Stevenson. It waslateralso called Rudder's Ferry. 4. Joseph L. Clark, age45. Clark andhiswife Elizabeth lived nearGeorge W. andAmerica Caperton andJohn E. Caperton. This location points to Joseph L. Clark beingtheferryman at Caperton's Ferryin 1850. 5. Jesse Starkey, age25, whomarried MargaretAnn Gay,daughter of Samuel Gay. Jesse and MargaretAnn Starkey lived next door to Samuel Gay,andsurely must have been theferryman at Gay'sFerrythat operated between Jones CoveandBellefonte Landing. 6. James McKinney,age33. NOTEBYABC: Your editordidnotfindenoughinformationon JamesMcKinney to suggesthislocation, Howevel;he couldhavebeenat Larkin’sLandingFerry. A reportfound in Alabama Department of Archives andHistoryrecords stated there were 6 ferry sites in Jackson County in 1865: 1. Bridgeport(mostlikely Reese's Ferry) 2. Bolivar(most likely Cameron'sIRidley's Ferry) 3. Oak Grove (mostlikelyCaperton's Ferry) 4. Oak Grove (second listing) (most likely Bolton's Ferry,latercalled Coffey's Ferry) 5. Bellefonte (Sublett's Ferrythatwasoriginally Gay's Ferry) 6. Langston( most likelyLarkin's Ferry) 11 FERRIES IN JACKSON COUNTY, ALABAMA (Continued) On August 21, 1863,this message from George Burroughs (stationed in Stevenson, Alabama) wassent to Col C. Goddard of theUnionArmy: “Cox's Ferry,2 miles above Caperton's is similar to Caperton's except its northbank has moretimber; theapproach is bad andloading on south side inferior." UnionArmy mapshows a roadfrom Bolivarledto Cox's Ferry. TheIRSdocument the pontoon bridgethatGeneralW. S. Rosecrans' built to cross theTennessee Riverat CapertOn's Ferry in August 1863. Fromold maps(andother sources),thefollowing ferries operated in Jackson Countybetween 1900and 1930: Reese's Ferry(laterchangedto Bridgeport Ferry) Island Creek Ferry (atmouthof Island Creek south of LongIsland) Caperton's Ferry(nearpresent-dayJohn Snodgrass Bridge/Hwy117) Coffey's Ferry (insame general area as an earlier Bolton's Ferry) White's Ferry (locatednearSt.Clair's Mill near MudCreek) Starkey/Sublett's Ferry(described in detail on page 10) Hale's Ferry (operated between Snodgrass Landing andJones Cove) McGuinn's Ferry(most likelylater became Garland's Ferry) Section Ferry (frompresent daySportsman's Landing to Section, AL) Caldwell Ferry(GoosePond Island near Revere Landing) Larkin's Ferry (lowerendof Goose Pond Islandto Langston) Staples' Ferry (near mouthof Mink Creek) \/ A 1935 Agricultural andIndustrial mapof Jackson Countyshowsthe site of thefollowing: Reese's Ferry,Caperton's Ferry,Coffey's Ferry,Sublett's Ferry,Hale's Ferry,Garland's Ferry, Section Ferry,andLarkin's Ferry. The 1940Alabama Highwaymapincluded: Reese'sFerry,IslandCreek Ferry, Caperton's Ferry, Sublett's Ferry, Hale's Ferry,andLarkin's Ferry. Thedifference in the 1935and 1940 list is the 1940 listincluded Island Creek Ferryandomitted Garland's FerryandSection Ferry. After the B. B. ComerBridgewasopened in 1930,theuseof Garland's Ferryand Section Ferrydeclined, andtheywere discontinued. The Bridgeport Ferrywasthe lastferry to operate in Jackson County. Aftertheferry was decommissioned in 1994or 1995,theJackson County Commissioners donated theferry boat to farmers in the LongIslandarea. To view topographic mapcrossing features in Jackson County,Google www.topogoneaomjstatgglAlebama.asp?county=Jack§on§.feature=crossing It is prudent to rememberthat someof theferries listedon thiswebsite replacedearlierferries nearthesamelocation. By observing theclose proximity of thecoordinates, one candetermine theareaswhere more than oneferry existed during different time periods. 12 " '0 89099.} CiDIa‘FIH-DS -.‐-‐o

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Circa 1940 Photo of Samuel Gay's

Road from Gay's Ferry to what became Georgetown and Pisgah

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