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Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: This is the old Hot Shot Furnace at Fort Morgan, Alabama which was used to heat cannon balls red hot for the purpose of sinking the enemy's ships before the day of high explosives. It repulsed an attack by British warships in 1814, sinking the Flagship 'Hermes'. It was installed under James Madis... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: The Charm Spot of the Deep South. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: This old gun at Fort Morgan, Alabama was captured in 1814 from the British disabled Ship 'HERMES' after the bombardment of Fort Morgan by the British. (It bears upon it the ancient insignia of the British Royal Crown placed above the Rose of Tudor, which was the Coat of Arms originating with Henr... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: "Incorporated December 17, 1819. Named for Sergeant Michael Moulton hero of Creek Indian War who fell at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend fighting under General Andrew Jackson. Settled by English, Irish and Scotch settlers moving in from the Carolinas and Virginia in early 18th century.” View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Postcard is postmarked 1954. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Looking down a pine vista to the Egyptian Fountain. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: City Administrative Building located in Confederate Park. Housing the Demopolis Chamber of Commerce. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Alabama State Capitol at Night, Montgomery, Alabama. Constructed in 1851, it is considered one of the most beautiful buildings whose stately Corinthian columns and beautiful stairways attract the attention of all lovers of ante bellum architecture. The building served as the First Capitol of the ... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: 16 miles northeast of Selma, Ala. The lake if prettiest in the Fall of the year when the many hues of the leaves reflect in the water. Picnicking, swimming, boating and fishing. A favorite spot for campers from Camp Grist. View Full Item at Samford University Library