RANDOLPH COUNTY
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map of Alabama counties with Randolph County highlighted Randolph County was created by an act of the Alabama General Assembly on 18 Dec. 1832, from former Creek Indian territory. It is located in the eastern-central part of the state, in the Piedmont plateau. It encompasses 585 square miles.

The county is named for John Randolph, a former Virginia statesman. The county seat was established in Wedowee in 1834-35. Other towns of note include Roanoke, Rock Mills and Wadley.

Authority:
Owen, Thomas McAdory. History of Alabama and Dictionary of Alabama Biography. Chicago: S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1921.

Links:
Randolph County website

Search for Randolph County records at ADAHSearch for Randolph County newspapers on microfilm
ALGenWeb: Randolph County Randolph County Historical and Genealogical Societies
USGenWeb Archives Project: Randolph CountyTracking Your Roots: Randolph County
Some Randolph County cemeteriesMap Stats: Randolph County

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Updated: January 28, 2008
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