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History of Selma, (Dallas County) AlabamaOur database does not include an historic photo for Selma, (Dallas County) Alabama, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Robert Woodward Barnwell - A Biography Robert Woodward Barnwell, third bishop of Alabama and 198th in succession in the American episcopate, was born in Beaufort, S.C., Dec. 27, 1849; son of John G. and Emma (Elliott) Barnwell. He was graduated at Trinity college, Connecticut, in 1872; attended the General Theological seminary, 1872-'73; and was ordered deacon in 1873, and priest in 1875. He was rector of St. George's, Griffin, Ga., 1874-'75. Trinity, Demopolis, Ala., 1876-'80, and of St. Paul's, Selma, Ala., 1880-1900. He was elected May 18, 1900, bishop coadjutor of Alabama, and on the death of Bishop Wilmer was consecrated bishop, July 25, 1900. He received the degree D.D. from the University of the South, LL.D. from the University of Alabama in 1900. He died at Selma, Ala., July 24, 1902. |
Alabama Facts: Dallas County Facts: Seat: SelmaEstablished: 9 Aug 1814 Formed from: Creek Nation
Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: SELMA, a thriving post-village of Dallas co., Alabama, on the right bank of the Alabama river, about 70 miles below Montgomery. It is the southern terminus of the Alabama and Tennessee River railroad. The cars are now running on this end of the line. The Central railroad of Alabama extends westward. Selma is surrounded by a rich and populous district, and has an active business. It contains several churches, and a newspaper office. Population estimated at 1500. Selma is situated 38 meters above sea level. |