LAWRENCE COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION

MOULTON, AL

Juvenile Sandhill crane at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Alabama
Juvenile Sandhill crane Credit: LK-GA

The Lawrence County Historical Commission is a non-profit organization located in Moulton, Alabama. Founded in 1969, the commission is dedicated to preserving and promoting the historical heritage of Lawrence County. The organization is made up of a group of volunteers who are passionate about preserving the area's history for future generations.

The commission operates a museum in Moulton that houses a collection of artifacts and documents related to the history of Lawrence County. The museum features exhibits on topics such as Native American history, early settlers, agriculture, and industry. In addition to the museum, the commission hosts events and educational programs throughout the year, including historical tours, lectures, and workshops.

The Lawrence County Historical Commission is also responsible for maintaining several historic sites and landmarks throughout the area, including the Jesse Owens Memorial Park and Museum, the Courtland Depot, and the Old Town Historic District.

Overall, the Lawrence County Historical Commission plays a vital role in preserving the rich history of Lawrence County and educating the community about the area's past. Through its museum, events, and preservation efforts, the commission ensures that the history of Lawrence County remains alive and accessible for generations to come.

LAWRENCE COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MOULTON AL. US MID #8400100326

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Juvenile Sandhill crane at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Alabama
Riverwild Sculpture Garden - Decatur, AL Located at Decatur's Delano Park, the Riverwild Sculpture Garden features the artwork of locals Frank Fleming and Bruce Larsen. The archway in the front is Larsen's "Heron Great Tree Gateway" made in 2010 of steel and found objects in tribute to Margaret Palmer Vann. In the background is Fleming's "The Big Turtle" made in 2009 of bronze in memory of Elizabeth Ann Vickery.
Cullman CR1101 West at CR1075 Sign Trawling around Cullman County's backroads to fill up some "holes" in my collection. Used a manual Canon FD 55mm f/1.8 lens with a Fotasy FD-EOSR adaptor.
Cullman CR1101 West at CR1081 Sign Trawling around Cullman County's backroads to fill up some "holes" in my collection. Used a manual Canon FD 55mm f/1.8 lens with a Fotasy FD-EOSR adaptor.
AL36 East Sign in Danville Eastbound on Alabama State Route 36 in Danville, Alabama. Used a manual Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 lens with a Fotasy FD-EOSR adaptor.
Speedy Gonzalez Tires Decatur, Alabama. Photo taken with an Canon FD-mount Samigon 135mm f/2.8 lens. The lens currently only works at f/2.8.
Do Not Block Driveway and Brick Wall Photo taken with an Canon FD-mount Samigon 135mm f/2.8 lens. The lens currently only works at f/2.8 (wide open). Colors are a little off on this; the chromatic aberration is not great with this lens but you get an idea of its depth-of-field and color casting.
AL24 West Sign Near Decatur Alabama State Highway 24 picks up the routing of Appalachian Corridor V. This sign is located just west of Decatur. Photo taken with an Canon FD-mount Samigon 135mm f/2.8 lens. The lens currently only works at f/2.8.
Horse Mural in Decatur A curious horse mural in Decatur, Alabama. I figured the purple and blue tones would work nicely using a lens with a lot of chromatic aberration, and I think it worked out okay. Photo taken with an Canon FD-mount Samigon 135mm f/2.8 lens. The lens currently only works at f/2.8.
Cornerstone Sign Decatur Furniture store in Decatur, Alabama. Photo taken with an Canon FD-mount Samigon 135mm f/2.8 lens. The lens currently only works at f/2.8.
Crown Gas Stattion Sign in Decatur This was the last operating gas station I'd ever seen which was marketed by Crown Petroleum. Not open for business, but the sign still stands along US Route 31 in Decatur, Alabama. Photo taken with an Canon FD-mount Samigon 135mm f/2.8 lens. The lens currently only works at f/2.8.
US31 North Sign Near Lee Street US Route 31 Sign near Lee Street in Decatur, Alabama. Photo taken with an Canon FD-mount Samigon 135mm f/2.8 lens. The lens currently only works at f/2.8.

Contact LAWRENCE COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION

LAWRENCE COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION
PO BOX 728
MOULTON
AL
35650

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MID # 8400100326
Name LAWRENCE COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 631003896
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201304
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 34.490591, -87.280658
CODES FIPS State Code: 01
FIPS County Code: 079
US Census Tract: 979400
US Census Block: 1032