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GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY OF GEE'S BEND, ALABAMA

 

The following links take you to different aspects of geography and history in this part of West Alabama

Geography of Gee's Bend

 Find out what counties constitute the "Black Belt," what "Black Belt" refers to, and some information about Boykin.

Gee's Bend Field Trip

Explore a series of web sites that cover historical content, starting in the 19th century, and leading up to post-Civil Rights Movement history in the State of Alabama.

The History of Gee's Bend (by Kyes Stevens) :  

Read about  the history of population of Gee's Bend and its connection to quilting

Social History of the South

 Discover resources for six historical periods in Southern History

 

 

 

Quilt images courtesy of Tinwood Media | All other photographs courtesy Jim Peppler, 1966, all rights reserved