Divided into three main sections, the first concluding in 1865, the second in 1920, and the third bringing the story to the present, the book s organization is both chronological and topical. Flomaton, al public school have an average math proficiency score of 45% versus alabama public school average of 44%, and reading proficiency score of 47% versus 39% alabama statewide average. This directory presents a brief description of each of the maps maintained in the repository as of june 1, 20. Soon after the end of the civil war 1868, escambia county was formed from parts of conecuh and baldwin counties by an act of legislature of alabama. It is situated less than a mile from the alabama florida border. We are a small family farm located in escambia county, alabama. We want to offer our community with a place to hold events and celebrate memories.
It is located on the southern border of alabama just north of the florida panhandle. Popular alabama history books meet your next favorite book. The history of a deep south state is the first completely new comprehensive account of the state since a. Explore this cemetery for graves, information and tombstones for names in flomaton cemetery in flomaton, alabama, a find a grave cemetery.
It sits on the northern side of the border between. Flomaton, alabama simple english wikipedia, the free. This weeks featured historical marker is the flomaton, alabama marker in escambia county, alabama. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from flomaton high schoolin flomaton, alabama. Mckiven jr university of north carolina press, 1995. Sunlight branch flomation, alabama family history library flomaton death records. On the right is jacksons cafe and gordons bargain house. I recommend that serious students go on to read dr. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Church records flomation, alabama, 18911918 reorganized church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Any student of alabama history will not stop with this book, but it is a good starting point. Johnnie white passed away on november 30, 2019 in flomaton, alabama. Flomaton area railroad museum flomaton, alabama facebook. A railroad to alabama was considered to be the key to growth and prosperity for pensacola.
Flomaton area historical tornado activity is below alabama state average. Our family history organization is committed to research, preservation and publication of the family histories of escambia county, alabama citizenry. Escambia county, alabama genealogy genealogy familysearch. The marker is located in front of the flomaton chamber of commerce and welcome center building at 702 sidney manning blvd. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Flomaton, alabama historical marker describes towns unique history flomaton, alabama historical marker. The mission of the flomaton public library is to provide free information and open access to the information, materials, and services they need for lifelong learning in a variety of formats and technologies. The library will seek to provide printed information and updated technology resources that will support the needs of the community. Flomaton was the setting for a football banquet described in the book.
The city has been voted one of the 100 best small towns in america. Were an independent nonprofit that provides parents with indepth school quality information. During 1997, 23 violent crimes were committed in flomaton, 2 murders, 0 forcible rapes, 3 robberies, 3 aggravated assaults, 54 property crimes, 18 burglaries, 31 counts of larceny andor theft, 5 motor vehicle thefts, 0 counts of arson, and many more nonviolent crimes and misdemeanors. History of alabama and dictionary of alabama biography. The tax assessors office maintains records of all property in escambia county. Flomaton elementary school located in flomaton, alabama al. Renaissance place a plus escambia county boe webmail c2c schools. Evelyn marie simmons was a resident of flomaton, alabama at the time of passing.
A photo history book of escambia county, alabama, with great explanatory captions. If you see your name among the flomaton high school graduates, someone is looking for you. The flomaton city hall, located in flomaton, al, provides municipal services for residents of flomaton. The town of flomaton arose in 1869 at a junction of three railroad lines constructed by the mobile and montgomery railroad. Flomaton white pages phone books in alabama al whitepages.
History of alabama and dictionary of alabama biography, volume 1 thomas mcadory owen, marie bankhead owen s. Flomaton, alabama historical marker describes towns unique. Discover flomaton, alabama with the help of your friends. Escambia county is located in the southern part of the state, and lies on the northern boundary of florida. In the book, forrest gump, groom describes the small alabama town of flomaton as. Alabama is also home to many seasoned backyard gardeners. Looking for alaska, fried green tomatoes at the whistle stop cafe, to kill a mockingbird, invisible man, the story of my. Apr 17, 2020 in the book,forrest gump, groom describes the small alabama town of flomaton as. For current information about a center near you, go to the family history center map. Escambia county was created by the alabama legislature on 1868 dec. In addition, many centers have free howto genealogy classes. Get the latest flomaton high school baseball news, rankings, schedules, stats, scores, results, athletes info, and more at.
The flomaton area railroad museum meets the second tuesday of every month at 6 p. Flomaton, alabama historical marker describes towns. Ritz theater facadebrewton is the county seat of escambia county. The building houses government offices, including the flomaton legislative body, and provides public records, government services, and information about flomaton services. Tagues memory by upgrading williams public record with words and pictures, signing williams memory book, recording an audio memory or lighting a candle. Flomaton area railroad museumflomaton is located in southcentral escambia county, in the southwestern corner of the state. Flomaton, alabama historical marker describes towns unique history.
Alabama obituaries latest obituaries in flomaton alabama. History the town of flomaton arose in 1869 at a junction of three railroad lines constructed by the mobile and. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Flomaton cemetery in flomaton, alabama find a grave. Surrounded by vast acres of longleaf pine forest, the town was also a hub for lumbering and timber export. Flomaton high alex educate alabama sti pd professional leave form scholarship information field trip request forms health services sports. Funeral home services for johnnie are being provided by flomaton brownservice funeral home inc flomaton. Family history centers edit edit source family history centers provide oneonone assistance and free access to premium genealogical websites. Flomaton high alex educate alabama sti pd professional leave form scholarship information field. Flomaton, alabama phone book listings, including common flomaton, alabama phone scams plus local white pages and yellow pages.
Youll see photos never before published and marvel at the history thats taken place from one end of the county to the other. Genealogy information alabama pioneers alabama history. You can visit these real alabama sites mentioned in novels. World war i congressional medal of honor winner sidney e. List of books and articles about alabama history online. We want to offer our community with a place to hold events and celebrate. The town of flomaton arose in 1869 at a junction of three railroad lines constructed by. Students are allowed to check out books at their convenience. Obituaries published in the tricity ledger, flomaton, escambia county, alabama, december 27, 2001january 9, 2003 worldcat. The history of a deep south state by robert david ward. History flomaton was incorporated as a town in 1908, having been settled on a railway junction in 1869. Transcribed and unedited with misspelled, capitals and grammatical errors excerpt from a story written by wpa works projects administration writer annie l.
The word escambia is believed to come from the choctaw indian language, meaning canebrake or reedbrake. On our farm you can find pecans and handcrafted gifts for sale. We are a nonprofit organization which does not discriminate based on race,creed or color. A2z computing services and make no warranties as to the accuracy of any information posted on. It is the birthplace of gospel singer william golden, of the oak ridge boys, and country singer lawrence hankins hank locklin was a longtime resident. Class, race, and community in birmingham, alabama, 18751920 by henry m.
Bowman, escambia county, alabama, january 8, 1940 this was taken from flomaton journal and an interview with the subject of this story. Property records reveal ownership, market value, location, and descriptions. Browse obituaries and death records in flomaton, alabama elizabeth ann reid, 78 apr 20, 2020 lecia mae johnson, 89 apr 17, 2020. For the 2020 school year, there are 3 top public schools in flomaton, al, serving 909 students. Evelyn marie simmons was born on saturday, december 15, 1934 and passed away on sunday, march 29, 2020.
In the book,forrest gump, groom describes the small alabama town of flomaton as. The earliest settler in the area was hiram renfroe, a railroad employee. The alabama mine map repository for underground mines is located in the office of the mining and reclamation division of the state department of labor adol in birmingham see note below. The tax assessor is elected to a sixyear term and is responsible for the mapping, appraisal, and assessment of all real and business personal property. As railroads were reconstructed following the civil war, a junction of northsouth and eastwest lines was established along the alabamaflorida border near the confluence of big escambia creek and the conecuhescambia river. A2z computing services and make no warranties as to the accuracy of any information posted on our history or trivia pages and discussions. Discover librarianselected research resources on alabama history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Some names listed in the book as members of the 1st fcuv caught my attention because. Teachers collaborate with the media specialist to set up times to bring their students for various. Flomaton, alabama is the 9,038th largest city in the united states as of 2018. Flomatonarea historical tornado activity is below alabama state average. Flomaton is a town in escambia county, alabama, united states.