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History of Talladega County AlabamaSelect a City, Town, Village or Township: Our database does not include an historic photo for Talladega County Alabama, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Local History Notes:The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: TALLADEGA, a county in the N. E. central part of Alabama, has an area of 1260 square miles. The Cocoa river washes the W. border for a distance of 50 miles, exclusive of the windings; the county is drained also by the Chocolocco and other creeks. The surface is diversified by hills and valleys; the soil in some parts is fertile. Cotton, Indian corn, and grass are the chief products. In 1850 there were raised 8509 bales of cotton; 715,584 bushels of corn; 115,105 of sweet potatoes, and 114,550 of oats. There were 5 grist and saw mills, l carding and fulling mill, 3 stone-cutting establishments, and 5 tanneries. It contained 47 churches, 2 newspaper offices; 715 pupils attending public schools, and 370 attending academies or other schools. Marble of fine quality, and other valuable minerals, are abundant. The railroad, which is in progress from Selma to the Tennessee river, will pass through the county. Capital, Talladega. Population, 18,624; of whom 11,653 were free, and 6971, slaves. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
Alabama Facts: Talladega County Facts: Seat: TalladegaEstablished: 18 Dec 1832 Formed from: Creek Nation |