Tag Archives: Barbour County

Miller-Martin Townhouse-Clayton, Alabama

Built as a townhouse for John H. Miller in 1858, this Gothic Revival home was also owned by Judge Henry Clinton Russell and John Council Martin. Martin served as Clayton’s mayor from 1926-1930. It was put on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

Tenille Chapel AME Church-Barbour County, Alabama

Frog Pond Turf Store-Barbour County, Alabama

Located halfway between Glennville and Eufaula is the Frog Pond Turf Store. Frog Pond Turf is an active landscape company. I assume this was once a company store.

Queen Anne Victorian-Clayton, Alabama

Jewish Section at Fairview Cemetery-Eufaula, Alabama

The Jewish population began to arrive in the mid-19th Century. Soon after, a cemetery was established that is now a part of Fairview Cemetery. Burials in the Jewish section occurred between 1845-1987.

The symbol of two hands connected at the thumb, but separated at the middle and ring fingers, represents the blessings of the Cohen within the Jewish faith. “Cohen” is the Hebrew term used for priest. The term has biblical roots, and stems from the descendants of Aaron, brother of Moses, who were called “cohen.” Two hands inscribed on a Jewish headstone is a representation of priesthood or a close relation to a Jewish priest. Information from Fox Memorials.