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The History

 of

Butler County,

Alabama

From 1815 to 1885

With Sketches of Some of Her Most Distinguished Citizens, and Glances at Her Rich and Varied Resources

By John Buckner Little

Cincinnati:

Elm St, Printing Co., Nos. 176 &

1885

254 pages on 1 CD

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I

Chapter I - Geographical Position - Geological Formations - Different Varieties of Soil - Virgin Growth - Slopes - Drainage
Chapter II - Earliest History - Formation of the County - Early Settlement
Chapter III - The Ogly Massacre - Death of Captain Butler and Others - The Erection of Forts
Chapter IV - The Rapid Settlement of the County After the Indians Are Driven Away
Chapter V - Establishment of Commerce - Mail Routes - The Seat of Justice Located at Greenville - General Growth and Prosperity of the County
Chapter VI - Great Need for Conveniences, Such as Grist Mills, Gins, Blacksmith Shops, etc.
Chapter VII - Biographical Sketch of Ex-Governor T. H. Watts
Chapter VIII - The War Between the State - The County During this Time
Chapter IX - Condition of the County After the War
Chapter X - A General Description of the Present Resources of the County and Its Prospects for Future Development

PART II

Chapter XI - Pine Flat
Chapter XII - Fort Dale
Chapter XIII - Greenville
Chapter XIV - Greenville, 1885
Chapter XV - Ridgeville
Chapter XVI - Sketch of Hon. W. H. Crenshaw
Chapter XVII - Manningham
Chapter XVIII - Sketch of Warren a. Thompson
Chapter XIX - Dead Fall
Chapter XX - Sketch of Judge Benj. F. Porter
Chapter XXI - Monterey
Chapter XXII - Sketch of Colonel T. L. Bayne
Chapter XXIII - Butler Springs
Chapter XXIV - Sketch of Judge Anderson Crenshaw
Chapter XXV - Ancient Mounds in Butler County
Chapter XXVI - Oaky Streak
Chapter XXVII - Garland
Chapter XXVIII - South Butler
Chapter XXIX - Sketch of Colonel Sam. Adams
Chapter XXX - Sketch of W. W. Wilkinson
Chapter XXXI - Forest Hone
Chapter XXXII - Georgiana
Chapter XXXIII - Starlington
Chapter XXXIV - Sketch of Colonel H. A. herbert
Chapter XXXV - Shackelville
Chapter XXXVI - Bolling
Chapter XXXVII - Sketch of Mrs. I. M. P. Henry
Chapter XXXVIII - Sardis
Chapter XXXIX - Toluka
Chapter XL - McBride's
Chapter XLI - Press of Butler County
Chapter XLII - Bear's Store
Chapter XLIII - Rocky Creek
Chapter XLIV - Roper Wells
Chapter XLV - Sketch of J. K. Henry, Judge
Chapter XLVI - Steiner's Store
Chapter XLVII - Dunham Station
Chapter XLVIII - Moblie and Montgomery Railroad
Chapter XLIX - The Medical Profession in Butler County
Chapter L - The Bar of Butler County
Chapter LI - County Officers, 1885
Chapter LII - Voting Precincts
Chapter LIII - Churches and Places of Worship
Chapter LIV - Our Wealthy Men
Chapter LV - Members of the State Legislature
Chapter LVI - Officers of the County
Chapter LVII - List of Post-Offices, etc.
Chapter LVIII - War Record of the County
Chapter LIX - Conclusion