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AL HJR285
Joint Resolution
Status
4/13/2017
Primary Sponsor
Randall Shedd
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AI Summary
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Recognizes the Blountsville Historical Park as a state historical site and requests its placement on the State Registry of Historic Places.
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The park originated as an ancient Native American trail that became known as Bear Meat Cabin Road in 1813 and the St. Stephens-Huntsville Road by 1818.
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The St. Stephens-Huntsville Road was designated as the post road in 1822 and served as part of the mail route between New Orleans and Cincinnati.
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Between 1816 and 1818, thousands of settlers from the Carolinas and Tennessee used the road to migrate to Alabama during the period known as "Alabama Fever."
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In 1813, 800 Tennessee volunteers, including David Crockett, traveled the St. Stephens-Huntsville Road to join General Andrew Jackson at Gunter's Landing.
Legislative Description
Blountsville Historical Park, recognized as a state historical site
Resolutions, Legislative
Last Action
Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules
4/13/2017