Hershel mcrath passed away in hobson city, alabama. August 17, 2019homecoming reunion 10a to 6p, free event j r striplin park in hobson city, alabama come out and celebrate the heritage of hobson city. Hobson city is alabama s first incorporated black city. According to town hall records, much of the area now included in the corporate limits of the hobson city was once within the city of oxford, alabama. Hobson city, alabama wikimili, the free encyclopedia. In 1840 there were 36 hobson families living in indiana. Barbara boyd is advancing a bill that would preserve the existence of any municipality incorporated under the code of alabama 1896 that still. After a black man was elected justice of the peace in oxford, one mayor promised, if elected, he would stop blacks from participating in elections. We hope that the information here will help you become familiar with our church and its ministry. Hobson city area historical tornado activity is slightly above alabama state average. A view of hobson city in calhoun county, known for having alabama s first allblack city government when it was incorporated in 1899.
Published on nov 3, 2019 hobson city, alabama is the first city in the state to be entirely governed by african americans. Hobson city is set to hold its annual black history program this coming saturday, but mayor alberta mccrory said there will be plenty of looking forward to go. Alabama pioneers patron members ancestors biographies are included on join us in preserving and sharing alabamas lost and forgotten history. In march of 2011, mayor alberta mccrory and members of the city council of hobson city, alabama met with representatives from the natural resources conservation service in alabama to discuss potential grant funding to support a community garden.
The study begins with a brief history of womens softball, an important precursor to, and talent pool for, womens professional baseball. The papers of richmond pearson hobson include correspondence, memoranda, speeches, lectures, articles, reports, notes, analyses, orders, press clippings, photographs, and other papers relating chiefly to hobson s naval career and to his efforts on behalf of prohibition, restrictions on international drug trafficking, and opposition to the franklin d. Zillow has 2 homes for sale in hobson city al matching. Hobson city was alabama s first selfgoverned allblack municipality. In 2010, the alabama historical commission declared the town one of alabama s places in peril. Funeral home services for edith mackey are being provided by anniston funeral service. Located in calhoun county, alabama the community was named for richmond pearson hobson, a hero in the spanishamerican war. Hanna, one of the most celebrated figures in town history. The black vote from that area was a controlling factor during municipal elections. Alabama pioneers patron members download free ebooks.
Hakpon said he went to the civil rights museum in birmingham and was impressed by the history of hobson city. Hobson city, alabama is the oldest incorporated african american town. Mckinney firmly believes, where there is no vision, the people perish. Curated by professor michelle bachelor robinson in collaboration with the hobson city 9, this project is a culminating experience of a community partnership between the town of hobson city, alabama and the university of alabama center for communitybased partnerships, college of arts and sciences, department of english, and program in composition, rhetoric, and english studies cres. Its development and progress at the time of the incorporation of hobson city, its population consisted of 5 people or 12 families. Isaiah evens board member graduate of alabama sate university, masters of education. During the late 19th century, the area was known as mooree quarter. Town of hobson city, alabama alabama historical markers. African king apologizes for slave trade to relatives in. Were known for our beautiful countryside, historic school, great hospitality, exciting community and much more. Montgomery is the capital and birmingham the largest city of alabama. Uber, lyft in hobson city, alabama taxi near me up hail.
Hobson citys former municipal building, dating from the 1960s, is a sleek counterpoint to the citys historic buildings from earlier in the century. Popular alabama history books goodreads share book. For those clients who are unable to afford mental health medications, assistance is provided in obtaining these. It is a recreational legacy that spans at least 115 years. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Pell city alabama mountainous terrain county court county seat my family history family genealogy the st birmingham places ive been. Hobson city is alabama s first allblack city according to the progress and achievements of the negro in the art of self.
Royster and kirsch the stories that are not written in history books. A collection of alabama symbols, maps, and photographs for students. Places of interest in alabama include russell cave national monument, near bridgeport, the site of caves that were inhabited almost continuously from 6000 bc to ad 1650, and mound state monument, near tuscaloosa, the site of numerous early. Hobson of alabama, in the house of representatives, february 2, 1911 classic reprint. After graduating from calhoun county training school, satcher continued his education at morehouse college, which he will become one of the top scholars of his class. Genealogy search genealogy sites family genealogy free genealogy african american genealogy african american history black history books family research my family. Case management case management is offered at health services center without regard to income. Hobson city real estate hobson city al homes for sale zillow. The area that is currently known as hobson city was first known as mooree quarters, a predominantly black community adjacent to oxford alabama. The area was first known as mooree quarter, a black settlement that was part of oxford, alabama. An ethnographic, rhetorical, and technological approach. Hiztorical vision productions will tell their inspiring story through the. Hobson city, alabama is one of fewer than twenty five incorporated african. Hobson city, alabama hobson city, alabama town location in calhoun county and the state of alabama.
The obituary was featured in the anniston star on february 7. In 1984, the alabama historical commission, the state historic preservation office, created the black heritage council bhc to advocate for and advise the commission on the preservation of africanamerican historic places in alabama. Celebrate 120 years of resilience august 1217, 2019. Africanamerican heritage sites alabama historical commission. Hobson city is alabamas first allblack city, according to the progress and achievements of the negro in the art of self government, a book published in 1947 by ross black, a white lawyer. Group with local ties filming hobson city documentary. A veteran of the spanishamerican war, he received the medal of honor years later for his part in that conflict. Hobson city, alabama hobson city is a town in calhoun county, alabama, united states. Hobson city festival first incorporated black city in. Welcome to tuscumbia alabama, a city steeped in history dating to 1820. Edna is 89 years of age and may be related to r hobson and robert hobson. Get directions, maps, and traffic for hobson city, al. Hobson city, on the date of its organization, july 20, 1899, became the second municipality in the south composed exclusively of colored people, upon whom developed solely the right and duties. Historical hobson city, alabama community garden project.
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The break down of how many black or african american people live in hobson city, alabama in 2020, 2019 by gender, age and family size. Buy womens vintage hobson city, alabama mountain hiking souvenir print vneck tshirt. Popular alabama history books showing 148 of 48 know alabama paperback by. A view of hobson city in calhoun county, city, the. A nonprofit group with annistonarea roots last year produced its first documentary film, on africanamerican history in lowndes county.
Shop top fashion brands tshirts at free delivery and returns possible on eligible purchases. This site offers articles on alabama s famous people, historic events, sports, art, literature, industry, government, plant and animal life, agriculture, recreation, and so much more. Expand your research by checking out the alabama online historical newspapers here. Edith mackey parker passed away in hobson city, alabama. It was named for naval hero richmond pearson hobson of the spanishamerican war. Hobson city, alabama is the 1st city in the state to be entirely governed by african americans. Black towns, established by freed slaves after the civil. Later chapters cover team administrative structures, managers, chaperones, player backgrounds, and. At its founding in 1899, hobson city was the only municipality governed entirely by african americans in alabama. Alabama department of archives and history 624 washington avenue montgomery, al 36. The most hobson families were found in the uk in 1891. A view of hobson city in calhoun county, city, the spanish. Hobson city je gradic u americkoj saveznoj drzavi alabama. Hobson city s town park was commissioned as soon as the community was incorporated.
This was about 18% of all the recorded hobson s in the usa. Additionally, when hsc staff is in your area we will provide individualized medical. The tragedy and the triumph of phenix city, alabama hardcover by. Satcher was a major variable to the success of hiztorical vision productions latest short film hobson city. African king apologizes for slave trade to relatives in alabama s oldest black town july 7. The city had 771 residents as of 2010, according to the united states census bureau. Calhoun county, alabama online historical directories online.
Welcome to the hobson city library established 2010. Alabama state troopers on monday announced the arrest of 35yearold johnny lee hobson, who has a long history of traffic citations dating back more than a. Nestled into the land, hobson city memorial garden is the last resting place of c. Welcome to the youtube channel of the new hope missionary baptist church in hobson city, alabama. Hobson city, alabama is the 11,515th largest city in the united states as of 2018. Download pdf historic girls free online new books in. Schomburg center for research in black culture, jean blackwell hutson research and reference division, the new york public library. Hobson city, alabama simple english wikipedia, the free. Hobson city, alabama, is a small town 65 miles east of birmingham and 88 miles west of atlanta, georgia. Town founders and community genealogy hobson city was chartered in 1899, using the signatures of forty nine registered. Richmond pearson hobson august 17, 1870 march 16, 1937 was a united states navy rear admiral who served from 19071915 as a u. All place names and definitions taken from the following book.
Black or african american population in hobson city alabama. A view of hobson city in calhoun county, the spanish american war old houses alabama fun facts history city places historia old homes. The 2007 crime rate in hobson city, al was 76 city crime index, which was 3. The sable learning center in hobson city is a prime example of how much needed programs can persevere, through the good times and the not so good times, for the sake of the community.
The first african american municipality in the state of. The official facebook page for the town of hobson city alabama. After a black man was elected justice of the peace in oxford, one mayor promised, if elected, he. Funeral home services for hershel are being provided by anniston funeral service. Hobson city, alabama, established in 1899, is a small town 65 miles east of birmingham and 88 miles west of atlanta, georgia. Town of hobson city, alabama alabama historical markers on. Hiztorical vision productions will tell their inspiring story through the decades from 1899to. Attorney anniston alabama progress and achievements of the negro race at an early period in my career there came into my office one day, in the city of anniston, alabama, a committee of colored citizens, who advised me that they had been excluded as members of the population of their home town oxford, alabama, and restricted to.
Company k first alabama regiment three years in the confederate service. Collaboration helps sable learning center children. Hobson city city data city of hobson city hobson city census bureau the hobson city council meets the 2nd and 4th monday of each month at 6. We also hope that you will visit this site regularly for updates and scheduled events. In the last 5 years hobson city has seen constant level of violent.
The hobson family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Hobson city, alabama is the first city in the state to be entirely governed by african americans. Up hail helps you save money on taxis near me, ride hailing, ridesharing, and the best car services such as uber, lyft in calhoun county and hobson city, alabama, us. There were, of course, other heroes, little ones who did little things to help people get through.
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