Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Ashford came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Ashford in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Ashford. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Ashford is contained in a comprehensive list of Post Offices that was created by Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<1>

From that list:

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Ashford:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, a Railroad Station

Rand McNally Map of Alabama (1911)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

We found Ashford in these Censuses: 2010-1990. See our Census Page for Ashford for more information.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Ashford. See our Misc Page for Ashford for more information.

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Ashford. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Houston County: www.houstoncounty.org/

The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/