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Introduction ...

So far, we found very little information about Pratt Ferry. The little that we've found leads us believe that the community is historic.<1>

We've added Pratt Ferry to our Gazetteer with the hope that we can develop more information. If you can help us with Pratt Ferry, please Contact Us.

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Pratt Ferry (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Pratt Ferry. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Although our information shows that the community of Pratt Ferry is historic, it would have been located within present day Bibb County.

To see how the shape of Alabama's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Bibb County: Chilton, Hale, Jefferson, Perry, Shelby & Tuscaloosa.

Below are the counties that are near Pratt Ferry. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Pratt Ferry:

  • Bibb County     (The home county of Pratt Ferry)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Pratt Ferry, with the one closest to Pratt Ferry listed first.
    • Blocton ‑ Historic
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blocton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blocton
      • Blocton is located in Bibb County
    • Bucktown ‑ Historic
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bucktown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bucktown
      • Bucktown is located in Bibb County
    • Corinne ‑ Historic
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corinne have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corinne
      • Corinne is located in Bibb County
    • Italian Town
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Italian Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Italian Town
      • Italian Town is located in Bibb County
    • Nash Town ‑ Historic
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nash Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nash Town
      • Nash Town is located in Bibb County
    • Fikestown ‑ Historic
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fikestown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fikestown
      • Fikestown is located in Bibb County
    • Centreville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • East Town
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Town
      • East Town is located in Bibb County
    • Belle Ellen
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Seymour
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seymour have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seymour
      • Seymour is located in Bibb County
    • West Blocton
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Blocton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Blocton
      • West Blocton is located in Bibb County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,228 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Blocton <4>
    • Brent
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Scottsville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Autauga County
    • Vine Hill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Vine Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vine Hill
      • Vine Hill is located in Autauga County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Vine Hill
      • From Pratt Ferry to Vine Hill
  • Chilton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Pratt Ferry, with the one closest to Pratt Ferry listed first.
    • Jemison
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Maplesville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Thorsby
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
    • Stanton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Adams
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Adams. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adams
      • Adams is located in Chilton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Adams
      • From Pratt Ferry to Adams
    • Riderville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
    • Jumbo
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jumbo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jumbo
      • Jumbo is located in Chilton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Jumbo
      • From Pratt Ferry to Jumbo
    • Clanton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clanton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clanton
      • Clanton is located in Chilton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,764 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clanton <4>
  • Dallas County
    • Plantersville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantersville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantersville
      • Plantersville is located in Dallas County
  • Hale County
    • Phipps ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Phipps. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phipps
      • Phipps is located in Hale County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Phipps
      • From Pratt Ferry to Phipps
  • Jefferson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Pratt Ferry, with the one closest to Pratt Ferry listed first.
    • Kimbrell
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kimbrell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kimbrell
      • Kimbrell is located in Jefferson County
    • Greenwood
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
    • McCalla
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
    • North Johns
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Johns have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Johns
      • North Johns is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 143 people
    • Adger
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Mobile Junction
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Bullard Shoals ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bullard Shoals have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bullard Shoals
      • Bullard Shoals is located in Jefferson County
    • New Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Village
      • New Village is located in Jefferson County
    • Old Jonesboro
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Bessemer
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    • Blue Creek Junction
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Creek Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Creek Junction
      • Blue Creek Junction is located in Jefferson County
    • Hueytown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Brighton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brighton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brighton
      • Brighton is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,824 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brighton <4>
  • Perry County
  • Shelby County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Pratt Ferry, with the one closest to Pratt Ferry listed first.
    • Aden
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Aden. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aden
      • Aden is located in Shelby County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Aden
      • From Pratt Ferry to Aden
    • Wilton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilton
      • Wilton is located in Shelby County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 684 people
      • Former names for Wilton:
      • Birmingham Junction
      • Bismarck
      • Catoosa
      • Woods
      • Woodsborough
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Wilton
      • From Pratt Ferry to Wilton
    • Sawmill Town
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sawmill Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sawmill Town
      • Sawmill Town is located in Shelby County
    • Montevallo
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Brantleyville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Maylene
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maylene have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maylene
      • Maylene is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maylene <4>
    • Tulse
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tulse have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tulse
      • Tulse is located in Shelby County
    • Calera
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Bamford
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bamford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bamford
      • Bamford is located in Shelby County
    • Alabaster
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alabaster have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alabaster
      • Alabaster is located in Shelby County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 33,701 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alabaster <4>
    • Siluria
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Siluria have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Siluria
      • Siluria is located in Shelby County
    • Helena
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Helena have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helena
      • Helena is located in Shelby County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 20,374 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Helena <4>
    • Saginaw
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saginaw have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saginaw
      • Saginaw is located in Shelby County
  • Tuscaloosa County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Pratt Ferry, with the one closest to Pratt Ferry listed first.
    • Vance
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vance have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vance
      • Vance is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,807 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vance <4>
    • Pearson
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Hagler
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hagler. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hagler
      • Hagler is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hagler
      • From Pratt Ferry to Hagler
    • Tannehill
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tannehill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tannehill
      • Tannehill is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Lake View
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake View
      • Lake View is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,732 people
    • Coaling
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coaling have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coaling
      • Coaling is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,633 people
    • Abernant
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Abernant have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abernant
      • Abernant is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Brookwood
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookwood
      • Brookwood is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,833 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brookwood <4>
    • Duncanville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duncanville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duncanville
      • Duncanville is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Cottondale
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottondale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottondale
      • Cottondale is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cottondale <4>
    • Peterson
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peterson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peterson
      • Peterson is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Kellerman
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kellerman. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kellerman
      • Kellerman is located in Tuscaloosa County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Kellerman
      • From Pratt Ferry to Kellerman
    • Holt
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holt have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holt
      • Holt is located in Tuscaloosa County

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Pratt Ferry, see our County-by-County Page for Pratt Ferry.

Cemeteries Near Pratt Ferry ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Pratt Ferry.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Pratt Ferry covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Pratt Ferry, with the one closest to Pratt Ferry listed first.

  • Cottingham Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cottingham Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cottingham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Enon Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Enon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Enon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Wesley Chapel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wesley Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wesley Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Crockett McKinney Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crockett McKinney Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crockett McKinney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Schultz Creek Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Thompson Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Six Mile Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Six Mile Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Six Mile Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Six Mile Presbyterian Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Six Mile Presbyterian Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Six Mile Presbyterian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Pineland Memorial Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pineland Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pineland Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Sandy Chapel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sandy Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sandy Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • McCulley Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCulley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCulley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Centreville Memorial Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Centreville Memorial Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Centreville Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (418 more) ...
    • Italian Catholic Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Italian Catholic Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Italian Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Shiney Rock Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiney Rock Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shiney Rock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Antioch Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.

While we didn't find Pratt Ferry in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Pratt Ferry.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Pratt Ferry, with the one closest to Pratt Ferry listed first.

  • Centreville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Blocton ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blocton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blocton
    • Blocton is located in Bibb County
  • Scottsville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Trio
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trio have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trio
    • Trio is located in Bibb County
  • Ashby
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Brierfield
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brierfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brierfield
    • Brierfield is located in Bibb County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brierfield <4>
  • Anita
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anita have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anita
    • Anita is located in Shelby County
  • Woodstock
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodstock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodstock
    • Woodstock is located in Bibb County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,630 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodstock <4>
  • Abercrombie
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Abercrombie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abercrombie
    • Abercrombie is located in Bibb County
  • Randolph
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Boothton
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boothton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boothton
    • Boothton is located in Shelby County
  • Harrisburg
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrisburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrisburg
    • Harrisburg is located in Bibb County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Blocton Junction
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Bibbville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bibbville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bibbville
      • Bibbville is located in Bibb County
    • Montevallo
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Pratt Ferry. See our List of 1890's Communities around Pratt Ferry.

Newspapers Published in Pratt Ferry ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 26 newspapers that have been published in the area around Pratt Ferry.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Pratt Ferry, there are papers which were published within 13 miles [20.9 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Pratt Ferry.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Pratt Ferry:

The official website for Bibb County: www.co.bibb.ga.us/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Pratt Ferry, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<6>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Pratt Ferry) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Pratt Ferry. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.0213, Longitude: -87.0760    









 

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