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BALDWIN
Historic Baldwin People
2019-2020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS For those who grow most
of their own groceries.
Introduction: 10 OUTDOOR 31 Parks 46 Pet Friendly Places 77
Our Heritage ACTIVITIES Beach Access 50 Agriculture 78
Water Sports 32
THE REGION 13 Boat Launches 33 ENTERTAINMENT 55 NEED TO KNOW 81
The Kubota L3301 and L3901 compact tractors make caring for your land comfortable
North Baldwin 14 Fishing 34 Live Music 56 Hurricane Readiness 82
Eastern Shore 16 Camping 36 Annual Events 60 Driver License Info 82 and easy. With performance-matched front loaders and backhoes, they simplify the
Central Baldwin 18 Hunting 37 Fine Arts 66 Utility Info 83 toughest tasks with outstanding durability. Get the job done right with the #1 selling
South Baldwin 20 Golf 38 Splash Pads 68 Elected Officials 84
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Tennis 39 Public Schools 87
THE HISTORY 23 Disc Golf & CULTURE 71 City Info 89
Historical Attractions 24 Skate Parks 40 Seafood 72 Veteran’s Services 92
Museums 26 33 Dishes to Try Church Directory 94
National Register NATURE 43 Before You Die 74
of Historic Places 28 Nature Trails 44 Mardi Gras 76 Advertiser Index 100
PUBLISHER GRAPHIC DESIGN
Parks Rogers Paige Marmolejo
EDITOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Allison Marlow Allison Marlow,
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at no charge while supplies last or for $4 if mailed. Battle of Mobile Bay in August, 1864. Photo by Allison Marlow
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OUR HERITAGE
The first inhabitants to Baldwin County’s rich Delta entombed crew near the fort.
region can be traced back approximately 10,000 years to Numerous skirmishes also occurred in the northern part
pre-Mississippian Native American cultures, who are often of the county. Fort McDermott in the Spanish Fort region
referred to as “mound-builders.” Even today, a variety of received 48 hours of constant bombardment, and in April
burial, ceremonial and residential mounds can be found 1865, Union forces mounted an assault on Fort Blakeley,
along the county’s waterways. with an estimated 4,475 soldiers killed or wounded in the
The Spanish arrived in the area in 1519 when Alonzo attack on the earthwork fortress.
Alvarez De Pineda sailed into Mobile Bay and named it Baldwin County was not only a place where battles
Espiritu Santo; in 1540, Hernando de Soto traveled through were fought, but a land where futures were built by
a portion of the county — the town of Spanish Fort being embracing diversity and with a neighborly helping hand
the site of the Spanish occupation. — France, Greece, Yugoslavia, Germany, Russia, Sweden,
Over the years, both the French and English would also Czechoslovakia, countless African nations and dozens of
occupy the county, offering a variety of contributions to its other sources have contributed to the area’s rich cultural
rich history and heritage. history.
Baldwin County has also been the site of many historical This melting pot of people built the county’s agricultural,
battles. Andrew Jackson and his Volunteers fought the commercial, manufacturing, tourism and fishing industries
Indians in 1813 at Fort Mims, and Jackson also crossed the and made the county prosper and persevere during even
county to cause the surrender of the Spanish commandant severe economic depressions.
at Pensacola. Today, Baldwin County remains one of the fastest
During the War of 1812, at Fort Bowyer (now Fort Morgan), growing counties in Alabama, with 182,265 citizens
the British attacked the fort prior to the infamous Battle of according to the 2010 census, and growing by estimated by
New Orleans, losing the HMS Hermes in the process. 12 new residents per day, making the current population
During the Civil War, Fort Morgan was once again the site over 210,000. Baldwin County is a place welcome to all — a
of a fierce battle, when, in 1864, Union Adm. David Farragut land of abundant natural resources, a healthy economy and
entered Baldwin-Mobile Bay to seal off Confederate beautiful beaches, as well as a people who have carved out
shipping. During the fighting, the Tecumseh, a Federal a place to live, prosper and continually grow.
Ironclad, sank in a narrow inlet, where it still lies with its
Mayne Belt – Charles Tristan de Adolph
Late 19th Swift – Built Luna – Early Berglin –
century sawmills through- Spanish explorer. Founded first ice
photographer, out the south, his Attempted to plant in Alabama.
documented north large home in Bon establish a colony, Brought electricity
Baldwin and Secour is on the ships destroyed to Fairhope in
county history. National by a hurricane 1915.
Historic in
Register. Pensacola.
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BALDWIN COUNTY PLANNING
AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Protect yourself from a flood disaster
REGIONAL
NATURAL AND BENEFICIAL FUNCTIONS United States than any other type of natural disaster. While
The wetlands within Baldwin County are indispensable recent construction practices and regulations have made
and fragile natural resources with significant development new homes less prone to flooding, many existing structures
constraints due to flooding, erosion and soil limitations. In remain susceptible. Throughout the country there is a grow-
their natural state, wetlands serve man and nature. They ing interest from property owners to develop practical and
provide habitat areas for fish, wildlife and vegetation; water cost-effective methods for reducing or eliminating exposure
quality maintenance and pollution control; flood control; to flooding.
erosion control; natural resource education; and many other There are many ways you can help protect your property
causes. Damaging or destroying wetlands threatens public and your possessions from flood damage. Property protec-
safety and the general welfare. It is therefore necessary for tion measures publications and assistance is available to you
Baldwin County to ensure maximum protection for wetlands by contacting the Baldwin County Building Inspection De-
by discouraging development activities that may adversely partment at 251.972.6837 or by visiting your local libraries.
affect wetlands. You may also visit the FEMA website at www.fema.gov/
Baldwin County regulates Stormwater Management
policies through the Subdivision Regulations for all new FLOOD SAFETY
developments. Developments which produce an increase Flood safety protection measures that are to be taken in the
in the amount of stormwater runoff are required to construct event of a hurricane or any other major storm event include
stormwater management facilities. having your electricity and gas turned off by the Power Com-
Baldwin County has provisions which impose require- pany; not driving or walking through flowing water or any
ments on persons engaged in land disturbing activities which flooded area; and staying clear of any unstable stream banks.
require planning and implementation of effective sedimenta- Be sure and stay tuned to your local television or radio station
tion controls for individual lots and subdivision development for weather updates. If you are required to evacuate, try to
sites. move to the house of a friend or family member not affected
For more information regarding Erosion, Sedimentation by the impending flood hazard. If you live in a mobile home,
or Stormwater Management requirements for new devel- plan to evacuate at the first notice. Everyone should rehearse
opments, contact the Baldwin County Planning & Zoning your evacuation plans with all household members and plan
Department at 251.580.1655 or the Subdivision Permitting to leave early to avoid traffic delays. For additional infor-
Department at 251.937.0278. mation regarding Baldwin County’s flood warning program,
contact Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency at
FLOOD HAZARD 251.972.6807.
Baldwin County is virtually surrounded by water, with the
exception of several miles in the extreme northeast bordering FLOOD INSURANCE
Escambia County with numerous bays, rivers, streams and Most mortgage lenders require flood insurance based on
arbitraries within the interior portions of the County. the location and elevation of the property. Flood damage,
Baldwin County faces its greatest threat of flooding from unlike wind damage, is not covered by homeowner’s policies
hurricanes and tropical storms, but coastal flooding can occur and must be purchased separately. Since Baldwin County
year-round. These storms can destroy many properties and is an NFIP community, federally backed flood insurance is
cause damage to countless others. Even though property may available. There is typically a 30-day waiting period before a
have escaped flooding or damage from previous storms, it new flood insurance policy becomes effective. You are eligi-
may not escape flooding or damage from the next storm. ble for flood insurance, regardless of whether your property
To determine if your property is located in a Special Flood Baldwin County is the largest county in Alabama and the 12th largest county east of the Mississippi River. Its 2,027 square miles are
has never flooded, or has flooded several times in the past.
Hazard Area (SFHA) contact the Baldwin County Building All properties secured by a federally backed mortgage must filled with historical sites, shopping, top-notch restaurants, golf courses, nature trails and parks. Rolling, wooded hills and the Mo-
Inspection Department at (251) 972-6837. carry flood insurance. bile-Tensaw Delta characterize the North Baldwin area, and the bluffs on the Eastern Shore overlook beautiful Mobile Bay. Central
For more information about flood insurance, property Baldwin has no shortage of wide-open spaces and scenic farmland, and the white sand beaches of South Baldwin draw visitors from all
FLOOD PROTECTION MEASURES owners should contact their insurance agent or call the over the country.
Every year, flooding causes more property damage in the NFIP’s toll-free information line at 1-800-427-4661. The people of Baldwin County are as diverse and beautiful as its landscape. The area is a haven for artists, musicians, writers and
photographers as well as farmers, fishermen and chefs. This diversity of land and people has created a place where everyone can find
their niche. There’s an event, class, outdoor activity or new hobby just waiting to be discovered.
Communities all over the county are ready to be explored and enjoyed — get out there and have some fun.
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If you like hunting, fishing or simply getting out and
enjoying the splendors of nature, North Baldwin County
will be your paradise. From the bogs and rivers of the
Mobile-Tensaw Delta to the beautiful pine forests,
abundant flora and fauna delights and entertains.
If your idea of a good time is pitching a tent and
stargazing as you sit around a fire, North Baldwin is the
place for you. The region also has plenty of excellent hotel
accommodations and shopping destinations that will
please you without putting a dent in your pocketbook.
TENSAW-STOCKTON
Where Alabama Highway 225 and 59 meet, sits the rich heritage and history of this unique spot. It includes
community of Stockton. One of the northernmost points a walking trail, historical exhibits and a working farm.
in the county is home to several historic homes and History abounds even farther north in the Tensaw area,
sites. Bicentennial Park is dedicated to preserving the as well as historic Fort Mims, where you might see a
battle reenactment or simply enjoy learning the storied
past of this county. While visiting, don’t miss a Southern
feast at the Stagecoach Café, located across the street
from the newest county museum, The Stockton Heritage
Museum. The Yanmar 221 The Yanmar 324 The Yanmar 424
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SPANISH FORT
The Eastern Shore Centre, an outdoor mall in Spanish you to a flower-filled clock face — the city of Fairhope
Fort, contains favorites like Barnes & Noble, Belk, awaits. Downtown Fairhope retains its small-town
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Best Buy and World Market. sense with locally owned clothing stores, coffee shops,
There’s also a state-of-the-art bowling alley and arcade, bookstores and art galleries. End your day with a stroll
a 14-screen movie theater, a Publix supermarket and down Fairhope Avenue and view a breathtaking sunset
many restaurants to satisfy any craving. on Fairhope Pier. A common gathering place for all ages
The 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center is one of Spanish throughout the year, near the pier there is a rose garden,
Fort’s best places to catch a close-up glimpse of local marina, beach and playground area. This area is host to
wildlife with walking tours and river boat cruises. many class field trips to discover the creatures that call
the bay home. Continue south along scenic 98 through
FAIRHOPE Point Clear and relish the beauty of the Eastern Shore
A short drive under moss-covered oaks will lead and Mobile Bay.
DAPHNE
Daphne is home to some of the Eastern Shore’s best
spots to watch for wildlife. At Bayfront Park at Village
Point, visitors can watch for alligators, snakes and other
animals in their natural habitat.
Allesandro
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Jackson Oak, a historic oak tree that dates back to
before the War of 1812, is also located on one of the
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nature trails at Village Point. Also in Daphne is Gator 11 A.M. – CLOSE
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Summerdale.
The central area of the county offers fun events
throughout the year such as the Silverhill Memorial Car
Show and the Robertsdale Rotary Rodeo.
In September, view art, livestock and hobby exhibitions,
LOXLEY including canning, baked goods, scrapbooking and more.
The town of Loxley begins where Interstate 10 meets
Highway 59. Many activities in town center around the SILVERHILL
Loxley Municipal Park and Loxley Civic Center, which is The only town of Central Baldwin County that does not
home each year to the Baldwin County Strawberry Festival contain a portion of Highway 59, Silverhill is the area’s
and the City Rhythm Big Band. smallest and oldest municipality. Silverhill celebrates the
heritage of its four flags (Sweden, Czechoslovakia, Norway
ROBERTSDALE and Finland) every year with the annual Silverhill Heritage
The “Hub of Baldwin County” is a short drive down Day Festival.
Highway 59 between This town is also home to Wales West RV Park, featuring It’s the name you’ve known & trusted
Loxley and Summerdale. the Wales West Light Railway and nightly activities like for expert, professional auto body repair and
Robertsdale is home to bluegrass and potluck dinners. Guests can ride the train painting for more than 40 years.
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Whether you visit once a year or live in a condo on the
beach, South Baldwin County is a destination for all. From This and surrounding areas host a staggering number of 315 E. Laurel
shopping at small surf shops and The Wharf to parasailing tourists, while maintaining its hometown, sweet Southern
or ziplining, or just relaxing in your bag chair listening to the spirit. 251-943-8526
waves crash into the shore, each day is different from the last.
ORANGE BEACH
FOLEY Listen to some of the world’s famed musicians as they take
As Foley turned 100 in 2015, city leaders completed the the stage at The Amphitheater at The Wharf. Walk the streets
Centennial Plaza and clock tower in Heritage Park and the on Main Street before the concert to take in some local grub,
Pedestrian Bridge. Newly opened OWA allows guests to and be sure to stop at some of the retailers nearby. Karaoke,
experience Downtown District with shops, a concert at the dancing and games can be found at sports bars, eateries and
amphitheater overlooking the 14-acre lake or take a ride on nightlife locations. Orange Beach is also home to the Coastal
the Rolling Thunder coaster at the theme park. Adjacent Arts Center with a glass-blowing hot shop, clay studio and
to OWA, the city of Foley will host sports activities from outdoor stage.
gymnastics to basketball in the new 90,000-square-foot Wanting a day of relaxation? No need for a spa; plant your
indoor Events Center, or lacrosse, disc golf and soccer on one chair on the beach, grab a cool drink and sink your toes into
of the 16 state-of-the-art fields. the white sand.
The Tanger Outlets in Foley offer shoppers an array of stores
at outlet prices. In addition to the outlets, Ross Dress for Less MAGNOLIA SPRINGS
and PetSmart have made their appearance, with more big- Nestled along the Magnolia Springs River, the deep-rooted
box stores on the way. oak trees shelter the historic homes lined with azaleas.
Events throughout the year include the colorful Gulf Coast Incorporated in 2006, Magnolia Springs is home to the only
Hot Air Balloon Festival, BBQ & Blues Cook-Off, Art in the year-round water postal route in the United States.
Park and the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional
Rodeo. ELBERTA
Home to the German Sausage Festival, Elberta was founded
GULF SHORES by German immigrants and celebrates this bi-annual
Gulf Shores is home to many specialty boutiques and fundraising event with more than 30,000 visitors and 7,000
surf shops. There is also a wide variety of restaurant fare to pounds of sausage served at each occasion. Proceeds go to the
choose from with seafood as the basis, but each eatery has a volunteer fire department and town. This picturesque little
unique specialty as well. The Waterway Village District along town is also home to Baldwin County’s own “Bamahenge”
the Intracoastal Waterway is home to the Gulf Coast Arts and four dinosaurs roaming the woods along Fish Trap Road
Alliance Art Market and Gallery. leading to Barber Marina.
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HISTORY
Since 1946
Photo by Allison Marlow
To some, Baldwin County may be all about beaches and tourism, but the county has a rich history of cultures colliding, battles, wars
and a gradual economic shift from agriculture to service and technology. Baldwin County melds a mixture of cultures, ideas and events
that make up its past, present and future. As part of the Mississippi Territory, the Alabama Territory and eventual statehood in 1819, the
county’s early days were a clash of cultures. English, French and Spanish settlers tried to interact and coexist with the Native American
tribes. Skirmishes with Native American tribes, the War of 1812 and the Civil War have left their marks on the area. Famous battles
include the Fort Mims Massacre, the Battle of Mobile Bay and the Battle of Fort Blakeley. McIntosh Bluff, Blakeley and Daphne have all
served as the seat of county government. Bay Minette became the county seat in 1901 when the county records were spirited away
from Daphne in the middle of the night. The county holds a variety of reenactments, festivals, shows and concerts to celebrate ele-
ments of the past. From antique cars to bluegrass music, history comes to life throughout the year. Native American artifacts, Civil War
www.thecolonyshopfairhope.com weapons, Spanish names, German cuisine, Scandinavian flags, antebellum homes, Depression Era tools, forts, mounds, crops, hurricane
27 S. Section St., Downtown Fairhope • 251-928-8172 devastations … these remnants of the past are patches in a quilt that covers Alabama’s largest county.
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offers documentaries that focus on the local wildlife. The
WITH NATURAL GAS YOUR LIFE WILL BE
waterways of the Delta and Bay are accessible to visitors
including daily excursions on the “Pelican,” bringing the park. While there were hotels, stores and churches serving
Delta estuary to life. about 4,000 people in the 1820s, the site has since been
»» LOCATION: 30945 5 Rivers Blvd., Spanish Fort
»» CONTACT: 251-625-0814, 251-621-1216
reclaimed by nature and is home to majestic oaks that line
what were once busy streets.
LESS INTERRUPTED AFTER A HURRICANE...
»» LOCATION: 34745 Highway 225, Spanish Fort
You will still be able to cook with a gas range, gas outdoor grill and enjoy a
BICENTENNIAL PARK »» CONTACT: 251-626-0798 hot shower with a natural gas water heater.
Gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy the natural
attributes of the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta as they take FORT MIMS
in the beauty of the two-mile walking trail within the park. On Aug. 30, 1813, a band of 700 Red Stick Creek Indians
The park’s displays chronicle Native American culture circa destroyed Fort Mims in northern Baldwin County and
1780s through the settlement by Europeans in the 19th killed about 250 of those defending the stronghold. During
century. the last weekend in August each year, the Fort Mims
»» LOCATION: 51233 Highway 225, Stockton Restoration Association commemorates the 1813 battle
»» CONTACT: 251-937-0264 during a weekend-long reenactment.
»» LOCATION: County Road 80, Tensaw
HISTORIC BLAKELEY STATE PARK »» CONTACT: FortMims.org; 251-533-9024 Gas Fireplaces Generac Generators
Offering opportunities to tour a preserved Civil War Coppersmith Gas Lanterns
battlefield, visit the site of one of the oldest towns in the FORT MORGAN
state and learn about the plants and animals that inhabit This brick-and-mortar fortress located at the mouth of
Mobile Bay and the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta. Examine Mobile Bay served American forces during the Civil War, NATURAL gas
more than five miles of Confederate and Union breastworks Spanish-American War and both world wars. The 479-
within the park that marks the site of the last major battle acre site includes concrete artillery batteries and historic
of the American Civil War. One can relive the beginning of buildings dating from 1899 to 1910. Also located onsite is a
Baldwin County’s heritage at the Blakeley town site in the museum that features a complete history of Fort Morgan.
»» LOCATION: 110 Highway 180, Gulf Shores
»» CONTACT: Fort-Morgan.org; 251-540-7127 Take comfort in it.
SWIFT-COLES HISTORIC HOME Call Us Today
The Swift-Coles Historic Home was originally built
around 1882. In 1898, the Charles A. Swift family moved To Find Out About
Abraham into the home, and as the Swift family grew in size, the Switching To Natural Gas Wilmington Grills
Baldwin – home was expanded to its current 6,000 square feet, which
Signer of the U.S.
Constitution, Frank Fesler includes 16 rooms, 10 fireplaces and 3,500 square feet CLARKE-MOBILE COUNTIES GAS DISTRICT
of porches that look out onto the home’s grounds. In the
24831 Canal Road • Post Office Box 3069 • Orange Beach, AL 36561
U.S. senator from – Founder and
Georgia, county first editor of The
named for him. Onlooker news- summer of 2009, the home and grounds were opened to the
paper. public for tours. In addition, the home is decorated during 251-974-5432 877-393-7547
the Christmas holiday as it would have been in 1900s. Serving Orange Beach Alabama
»» LOCATION: 17424 Swift Coles Lane, Bon Secour
»» CONTACT: SwiftColesHistoricHome.com; 251-949-5550 gas for homes, schools, hospitals, factories, mills, industries & power plants.
24 Big Beautiful Baldwin • 2019-20 • HISTORIC BALDWIN PEOPLE GulfCoastNewsToday.com GulfCoastNewsToday.com HISTORIC BALDWIN PEOPLE • 2019-20 • Big Beautiful Baldwin 25MUSEUMS
Cybele’s
»» 10 S. School St., Fairhope
»» 2 – 4 p.m. Tuesday – Friday; or call for appointment
»» Free admission
»» MariettaJohnson.org; 251-990-8601
AMERICAN SPORT ART
MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES OLD DAPHNE METHODIST CHURCH MUSEUM
Dedicated to the preservation of sports art, history and literature, Housed in a 155-year-old church building, this museum features a
ASAMA’s collection is composed of more than 1,500 pieces across all varied collection of items that reflect the long history of Daphne — its
media, including paintings, sculptures, assemblages, prints, posters businesses, homes, residents and a set of newspapers from the early
and photography. 1900s called The Standard that display the character of early Daphne.
»» 1 Academy Drive, Daphne Photographs, pottery, a jubilee display and numerous other relics
»» 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday that indicate what life in Daphne was like over the past 100 years. The
»» Free admission depot in Foley. Now, it houses the Foley Railroad Museum, offering
»» ASAMA.org; 251-626-3303 exhibits about Baldwin County’s railroading and agricultural history.
church building itself is an amazing piece of 19th century architecture
that shouldn’t be missed. LADIES FINE
A model railroad layout depicts the evolution of railroading in the
1950s, complete with three operating double-track routes, 12 different
»» 405 Dryer Ave., Daphne
»» 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday CLOTHING AND
BALDWIN COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM railroads and several animated sites, along with representations of a »» Free admission ACCESSORIES
Preserving the culture of the farm communities of early Baldwin fire station, church, bus station, city park, farm, sawmill, coal company »» DaphneMuseumAlabama.org; 251-621-9620
County by creating a home for historically significant buildings, and an oil refinery. The museum also has a train that carries children
documents and artifacts. It is not filled with elaborate antiques or around Foley’s Heritage Park. ORANGE BEACH INDIAN AND SEA MUSEUM
expensive collections, but rather bits and pieces of items used in the »» Foley Heritage Park, 125 E. Laurel Ave., Foley Full of local artifacts and memorabilia from the area’s Native American • Planet
daily lives of men and women who lived in Baldwin County. »» 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday – Saturday, Model trains 10 a.m. – 2 and fishing heritage, this 1910 schoolhouse informs visitors about
»» 25521 Highway 98 E., Elberta
»» 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday
p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
»» Free admission
the challenges and achievements in the early days of Orange Beach’s
fishing industry.
• Joseph Ribkoff
»» Free admission »» 251-943-1818 Note: Groups of five or more should make reservations by calling 251-
»» 251-986-8375 981-6039 • Simon Sebbag
»» 25805 John Snook Drive behind city hall, Orange Beach
GULF SHORES MUSEUM
BLACK EDUCATION MUSEUM Located in a building that dates to before World War II, the Gulf Shores
»» 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; hours vary by season
»» Free admission
• Elliott Lauren
Located on the original site of the Eastern Shore Baptist Academy and Museum was originally the beach house of Valerie Cole’s family from »» 251-981-8545
later the Baldwin County Training School, the museum chronicles the Mobile. There are three permanent exhibits: “portrait of a fishing • Krazy Larry
history of black education in Baldwin County, which began in 1882 village,” “drawing a line in the sand” and “hurricanes: what you need to SPEAR HUNTING MUSEUM
when the Eastern Shore Missionary Baptist Association saw a need know.”
for educating black children. In 1916, the school was deeded to the »» 244 W. 19th Ave., Gulf Shores
Profiles the hunting conquests of Gene Morris, considered the greatest
spear hunter in modern history. At the time of his death in 2011, Morris
• Hinson Wu
Baldwin County Board of Education and became a public high school »» 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 5 p.m. Tuesday – Friday; 10 a.m. – 2 had recorded 592 total big game kills with spears, the most among any
that provided an education for black students in Baldwin and other
surrounding counties until 1970.
p.m. Saturday
»» Free admission
human in recorded history. This museum informs the public about the • Terra
world of spear hunting and life of Morris.
»» 1000 Main St., Daphne »» 251-968-1473
»» Call for an appointment
»» 20216 Highway 59, Summerdale
»» 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
• Vitamin
»» Free admission »» Free admission
»» 251-510-0355 HOLMES MEDICAL MUSEUM »» SpearHuntingMuseum.com; 251-989-7700 • Gerties
This museum is located in Baldwin County’s first hospital, which
FAIRHOPE MUSEUM OF HISTORY served the community from 1936 to 1958. The interior of the museum
• Lysse
The Fairhope Museum of History hosts changing exhibits as well as is practically unchanged from its hospital days, and on self-guided STOCKTON HERITAGE MUSEUM
permanent ones, located on the first floor which depict Fairhope’s tours, visitors can travel back in time to see how medicine has Inside the Stockton Heritage Museum, you will learn about Alabama’s
history. The second floor of the museum is home to the original town
council chambers. The museum offers interactive projects for children
advanced in the past 50 years.
Antique surgical instruments, operating room machinery and a
first sawmill; the Tensaw Delta and Bottle Creek Mound, both National • J Stoddard Jewelry
Landmarks; the Ellicott line that divided the Mississippi Territory and
and has files available for research projects. It boasts a collection of human skeleton are on display. Featuring a “medical quackery” display, Spanish West Florida, and how it impacted Stockton; about the Federal
more than 250 pieces of historic pottery from the area. Every Tuesday depicting some of the experimental medicine practiced in the early Road and how this seemly sleepy little place called Stockton was once a
20th century.
at 2 p.m., the museum hosts a tea, where guests can enjoy a cup of
Baldwin County tea, eat a cookie and hear a story detailing Fairhope Note: The museum is located on the second floor of a building, and
there is no elevator. Large groups should call ahead to make an
major settlement, second only to Mobile.
»» 52915 State Hwy 59, Stockton Mon-Sat 10-5
history from a local resident. A $2 donation is requested for this event. »» 251-937-3738
»» 24 N. Section St., Fairhope appointment. »» Free admission
»» 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday »» 111 W. Laurel Ave., Foley »» www.stocktonala.com
»» Free admission
»» 251-929-1474
»» 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
»» Free admission SUMMERDALE MUSEUM & ARCHIVES 382 Fairhope Ave.
»» 251-970-1818
FOLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM
Featuring items donated by the community’s residents that depict the
town’s history; housed in the Summerdale Community Center. Fairhope, AL
MARIETTA JOHNSON MUSEUM »» 300 W. Jackson St., Summerdale
For 66 years, Baldwin County’s agriculture industry relied on a railroad
system to transport goods from farms to the rest of the country. In Dedicated to Marietta Johnson’s revolutionary visions and programs »» Free admission 251.928.4454
1971, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad ceased operations at its with artifacts, literature and videos on display in her 1907 classroom. »» 251-989-6626
26 Big Beautiful Baldwin • 2019-20 • HISTORIC BALDWIN PEOPLE GulfCoastNewsToday.com GulfCoastNewsToday.com HISTORIC BALDWIN PEOPLE • 2019-20 • Big Beautiful Baldwin 27NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
ALLEN HOUSE FAIRHOPE DOWNTOWN MALBIS PLANTATION ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Also known as Marshall House HISTORIC DISTRICT 10145 U.S. Highway 90 North side Oak Avenue,
Off County Road 10 on north bank of Roughly bounded by Equality Street, Magnolia Springs
Bon Secour River, Bon Secour Fairhope Avenue, Morphy Avenue, MCMILLAN HOUSE
School Street and Summit Street, Fair- Also known as Captain O’Neal House; SWIFT-COLES HISTORIC HOME
BANK OF FAIRHOPE hope Nordmann House 17424 Swift Coles Lane, Bon Secour
Also known as Press Register Building 1404 Captain O’Neal Ave., Daphne
396 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH LEWIS STARKE HOUSE
North side of D’Olive Street, Bay Minette METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Also known as Shonts House;
BATTLES WHARF HISTORIC DISTRICT Also known as Old Daphne Delaney House
U.S. Highway 98, roughly between FOLEY DOWNTOWN Methodist Church 2103 Old County Road, Daphne
Woolworth Avenue and Buerger Lane, HISTORIC DISTRICT 1608 Old County Road, Daphne
Battles Wharf Parts of Alston, North and South McKen- STATE BANK SILVERHILL
zie streets, Highway 98, East and West MOBILE POINT LIGHT 15950 Silverhill Ave., Silverhill
BECKNER HOUSE Laurel avenues, Myrtle, Rose and Orange STATION KEEPER’S QUARTERS
Also known as Baker House streets, Foley Fort Morgan STOCKTON METHODIST CHURCH
63 S. Church St., Fairhope East side Highway 59, Stockton
FORT MIMS SITE MONTGOMERY HILL
BLAKELEY Address restricted, Tensaw BAPTIST CHURCH STREET HOUSE
Also known as Fort Blakeley East side Highway 59 on County Road Wood Acres Road off County Road 3,
Village site, Bridgehead FORT MORGAN 80, Tensaw Point Clear
Western terminus of Highway 180,
CARL L. BLOXHAM BUILDING Gasque MONTROSE HISTORIC DISTRICT HENRY STUART HOUSE
Also known as Eastern Shore Chamber Main and Second streets, Montrose Also known as Hermit House
of Commerce GASTON BUILDING 22787 Highway 98, Montrose
327 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope Also known as Single-Tax Office MOORE STORE
336 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope Also known as Moore Brothers SUNNYSIDE HOTEL
BOTTLE CREEK INDIAN MOUNDS General Store Also known as McLennan House
Also known as Mound Island; GOLF, GUN AND COUNTRY CLUB 14770 Oak St., Magnolia Springs 14469 Oak St., Magnolia Springs
Bottle Creek Site Also known as Manning House
Address restricted, Stockton 651 Johnson Ave., Fairhope NELSON HOUSE SVEA LAND COMPANY OFFICE
Also known as Reynolds House Also known as Oscar Johnson
BRODBECK-ZUNDEL GOVERNOR’S CLUB Highway 59 North, Latham Memorial Library
HISTORIC DISTRICT Also known as Brunell House S. Sixth Street, Silverhill
Six buildings, including four contributing 11866 Magnolia St., Magnolia Springs NICHOLSON HOUSE
buildings, three buildings are private Also known as Nelson House SWIFT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
residences and the Brodbeck House is HAMNER HOUSE County Road 6, Oyster Bay Swift Church Road, Miflin
now the Punta Clara Kitchen. Also known as Roberts House
U.S. Highway 98 Scenic Route and Old Oak Road, off County Road 6, Bon ORRELL HOUSE THE TEXAS
Marlow Road, Point Clear Secour Also known as Burnette House 306 Dryer Ave., Daphne
County Road 6, Bon Secour
BRUNELL HOUSE JENKINS HOUSE AND FARM TWIN BEACH AME CHURCH
12113 Jessamine St., Magnolia Springs Loxley PEOPLE’S SUPPLY COMPANY South side County Road 44
21950 Broad St., Silverhill
CANTONMENT MONTPELIER SITE AXIL JOHNSON HOUSE U.S.S. TECUMSEH
Also known as McGillivray’s Cow Pens 751 Edwards St., Fairhope POINT CLEAR HISTORIC DISTRICT Northwest of Fort Morgan in
Plantation; Tate’s Cow Pens; Montpelier West side of U.S. Highway 98, Mobile Bay
Address restricted, Bay Minette KILLCREAS HOUSE Point Clear
46833 Highway 225, Bay Minette U.S. POST OFFICE
CAPTAIN ADAMS HOUSE SAND ISLAND LIGHT Also known as Courier Building
Also known as Stone House LATHAM UNITED Southwest of Fort Morgan off Mobile 325 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope
907 Captain O’Neal Drive, Daphne METHODIST CHURCH Point, Fort Morgan
East side Highway 59, Latham WALKER HOUSE
GEORGE W. CULLUM HOUSE SCHOOL OF ORGANIC EDUCATION 905 Captain O’Neal Drive, Daphne
Also known as Jones House; LEBANON CHAPEL AME CHURCH Bounded by Fairhope and Morphy
Caffey House Bounded by Young Street on the west avenues, Bancroft and School streets, WHITE AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT
1915 Old County Road, Daphne and Middle Street on the north, Fairhope Fairhope White Avenue, Fairhope
FAIRHOPE BAYFRONT DISTRICT MAGNOLIA SPRINGS ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH WHITTIER HALL
Roughly bounded by Blakeney North HISTORIC DISTRICT West side County Road 83, Elberta 201 Magnolia Ave., Fairhope
and South Summit streets, Fels Avenue Roughly along Oak, Spring, Bay, Jessa-
and Mobile Bay, Fairhope mine, Magnolia, Pine and Rock streets, ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH ZURHORST HOUSE
Island, Cedar and Holly avenues and Also known as Loxley Public Library 200 Fels Ave., Fairhope
Magnolia Springs Highway East side Highway 90, Loxley
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980-5222, Flora-bamaMarina.com SOUTHERN ROSE PARASAILING
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and anything that’s specific to jet skis as far as safety issues. Everybody I know that operates out of our area has a lot of
experience and has gone through a lot of training.”
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