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Introduction ...

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 Purnells 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 Purnells 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 northwest 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 north.

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 north 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.

Purnells Ferry is located in Dallas 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 Dallas County: Autauga, Chilton, Lowndes, Marengo, Perry & Wilcox.

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

  • Dallas County     (The home county of Purnells Ferry)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Purnells Ferry, with the one closest to Purnells Ferry listed first.
    • Harrell
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrell
      • Harrell is located in Dallas County
    • Marion Junction
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion Junction
      • Marion Junction is located in Dallas County
    • Valley Grande
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Grande have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Grande
      • Valley Grande is located in Dallas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,468 people
    • Sunset Mill Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Mill Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Mill Village
      • Sunset Mill Village is located in Dallas County
    • Massillon ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Massillon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Massillon
      • Massillon is located in Dallas County
    • Selma
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Selma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Selma
      • Selma is located in Dallas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,671 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Selma <2>
    • Cahawba ‑ Historic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cahawba
      • Cahawba is located in Dallas County
    • Orrville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orrville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orrville
      • Orrville is located in Dallas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 163 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orrville <2>
    • Browns
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Browns have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Browns
      • Browns is located in Dallas County
    • Burnsville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnsville
      • Burnsville is located in Dallas County
    • Casey
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Casey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Casey
      • Casey is located in Dallas County
    • Sardis
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Autauga County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Purnells Ferry, with the one closest to Purnells Ferry listed first.
    • Fremont
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fremont
      • Fremont is located in Autauga County
    • Jones
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones
      • Jones is located in Autauga County
    • Vine Hill
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vine Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vine Hill
      • Vine Hill is located in Autauga County
    • Jones Bluff Dam
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jones Bluff Dam. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones Bluff Dam
      • Jones Bluff Dam is located in Autauga County
    • Autaugaville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Autaugaville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Autaugaville
      • Autaugaville is located in Autauga County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 882 people
    • Billingsley
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Haynes
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haynes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haynes
      • Haynes is located in Autauga County
  • Bibb County
    • Lawley
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawley
      • Lawley is located in Bibb County
  • Chilton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Purnells Ferry, with the one closest to Purnells Ferry listed first.
    • Riderville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riderville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riderville
      • Riderville is located in Chilton County
    • Stanton
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanton
      • Stanton is located in Chilton County
    • Adams
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adams have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adams
      • Adams is located in Chilton County
    • Maplesville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
  • Hale County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Purnells Ferry, with the one closest to Purnells Ferry listed first.
    • Newbern
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newbern have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newbern
      • Newbern is located in Hale County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 174 people
    • Rosemary
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosemary have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosemary
      • Rosemary is located in Hale County
    • Greensboro
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Lowndes County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Purnells Ferry, with the one closest to Purnells Ferry listed first.
    • Benton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benton
      • Benton is located in Lowndes County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 40 people
    • White Hall
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Hall
      • White Hall is located in Lowndes County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 737 people
    • Collirene
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Collirene have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Collirene
      • Collirene is located in Lowndes County
  • Marengo County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Purnells Ferry, with the one closest to Purnells Ferry listed first.
    • Faunsdale
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Faunsdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faunsdale
      • Faunsdale is located in Marengo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 91 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Faunsdale <2>
    • Crenshaw ‑ Historic
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crenshaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crenshaw
      • Crenshaw is located in Marengo County
    • Dayton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dayton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dayton
      • Dayton is located in Marengo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 40 people
    • Thomaston
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thomaston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomaston
      • Thomaston is located in Marengo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 383 people
  • Perry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Purnells Ferry, with the one closest to Purnells Ferry listed first.
    • Suttle
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suttle
      • Suttle is located in Perry County
    • Marion
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Sprott
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sprott
      • Sprott is located in Perry County
    • Ellawhite
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellawhite have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellawhite
      • Ellawhite is located in Perry County
    • The Village
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Village
      • The Village is located in Perry County
    • Freetown
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freetown
      • Freetown is located in Perry County
    • Uniontown
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Uniontown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Uniontown
      • Uniontown is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,150 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Uniontown <2>
    • Bethlehem
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethlehem
      • Bethlehem is located in Perry County
    • Oakmulgee
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakmulgee
      • Oakmulgee is located in Perry County
  • Wilcox County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Purnells Ferry, with the one closest to Purnells Ferry listed first.
    • Alberta
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alberta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alberta
      • Alberta is located in Wilcox County
    • Gastonburg
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gastonburg
      • Gastonburg is located in Wilcox County
    • Catherine
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catherine
      • Catherine is located in Wilcox County
    • Prairie Bluff ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie Bluff
      • Prairie Bluff is located in Wilcox County
      • Prairie Bluff has also been known as:
      • Dale
      • Daletown
    • Boykin
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boykin
      • Boykin is located in Wilcox County
    • Millers Ferry
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millers Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millers Ferry
      • Millers Ferry is located in Wilcox County
    • Ackerville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ackerville
      • Ackerville is located in Wilcox County

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

Newspapers Published in Purnells 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 33 newspapers that have been published in the area around Purnells Ferry.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Purnells Ferry, there are papers which were published within 22 miles [35.4 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Purnells Ferry.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer 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 Purnells Ferry:

Cemeteries Near Purnells Ferry ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Purnells 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 Purnells Ferry covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

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

  • Witt Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Witt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Witt Cemetery
  • Pernell Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pernell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pernell Cemetery
  • Craig Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Craig Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Craig Cemetery
  • Davis Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davis Cemetery
  • Johnson Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
  • Marion Junction Community Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marion Junction Community Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marion Junction Community Cemetery
  • Rasco Family Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rasco Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rasco Family Cemetery
  • Rasco Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rasco Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rasco Cemetery
  • Prosperity Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prosperity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prosperity Cemetery
  • Taylor Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
  • Ocmulgee Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Continue List   (299 more) ...
    • Rosehill Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rosehill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rosehill Cemetery
    • Parnell Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Parnell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Parnell Cemetery
    • Childers Chapel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Childers Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Childers Chapel Cemetery

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.<6>

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

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

  • Harrell
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrell
    • Harrell is located in Dallas County
  • Marion Junction
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion Junction
    • Marion Junction is located in Dallas County
  • Augustin
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Augustin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Augustin
    • Augustin is located in Perry County
  • Massillon ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Massillon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Massillon
    • Massillon is located in Dallas County
  • Hazen
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hazen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hazen
    • Hazen is located in Dallas County
  • Selma
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Selma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Selma
    • Selma is located in Dallas County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,671 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Selma <2>
  • Summerfield
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerfield
    • Summerfield is located in Dallas County
  • Vilula
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vilula have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vilula
    • Vilula is located in Perry County
  • Hamburg
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamburg
    • Hamburg is located in Perry County
  • Bogue Chitto
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bogue Chitto have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bogue Chitto
    • Bogue Chitto is located in Dallas County
  • Cahawba ‑ Historic
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cahawba
    • Cahawba is located in Dallas County
  • Perryville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perryville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perryville
    • Perryville is located in Perry County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Orrville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orrville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orrville
      • Orrville is located in Dallas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 163 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orrville <2>
    • Eleanor
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eleanor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eleanor
      • Eleanor is located in Dallas County
    • Browns
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Browns have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Browns
      • Browns is located in Dallas County

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

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
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<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>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Purnells Ferry) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Purnells Ferry. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.4632, Longitude: -87.1611       In this case, the coordinates for Purnells Ferry have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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>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 Purnells Ferry, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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