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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOF8_crook-cemetery_Ohatchee-AL.html
James Crook established this cemetery in1837 on land he purchased from CreekIndians. In 1834, he and his family movedto this area from South Carolina.In Nov. 1837, Samuel M. Crook, grandsonof James Crook, was the first person buriedhere. Although …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGXY_janney-furnace_Ohatchee-AL.html
The furnace was constructed by Montgomery businessman Alfred A. Janney, reportedly using slaves brought from Tennessee by a "Dr. Smith." The furnace was completed and ready to produce pig iron when, on July 14, 1864, a Union cavalry raiding force …