Shinbone Valley, Alabama

Shinbone Valley, Alabama This is where I grew up, a place I dearly love... Shinbone Valley
Population - Too small for a postal zip code

Located on the Eastern side of Mt.

Cheaha lies a little valley named after a local Native American chief named Chief Shinbone. Many of the names found here are Native American, like Kechepedrakee Creek and Cheaha. Many people speculate where Chief Shinbone is buried, but it remains a mystery to the present day community. Hwy 49 is the main highway that runs through the valley. There are several dirt roads to be found around here, a

nd creeks/branches too. This is where I was raised. The National Talladega Forest and Mt. Cheaha make up the valley's back yard. Parts of the Appalachian Trail go through here also. There was a book published about this place in 1982 called Shinbone Valley wrote by Vista Vitura Strickland and can be found at the local library in Ashland. My parents and I have one copy. If anyone knows if the book is still available for purchase, please let us know. There is a rich history of people and places here - old abandoned ore mines, moonshine and whiskey stills that were raided or blown up during Prohibition, hiden waterfalls and some of the coldest water from mountain streams you will ever find. The people who grew up here never forget it and consider it a rare gem as far as home and heritage are concerned.

06/07/2023

Something funny:
A conversation with Donald. Someone posted a picture of Foster’s Bridge in Clay County. An old bridge that’s no longer there.
I asked him if he knew where Foster’s Bridge used to be? He said yes, it’s close to Foster’s. I replied, where’s that?
He asked if I meant Clay County. I said yes.
He asked if I knew where Foster’s is?
I said, Baby, I’m from Shinbone. I’m not from Clay County. 😂😂😂
At least I got him to laugh. But truthfully, if it isn’t Shinbone, Lineville, Delta, Barfield, Ashland, or Lake Harris, I don’t have a clue where it’s at.
I love laughing with Donald.

09/22/2022

AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED‼️
We are looking for donated new or homemade items to auction at our fall festival. This will be a tax deductible donation.
If you would like to help support our volunteer fire department with your special gift please contact Dana Strickland. 256-454-4489
Thank you!

10/30/2019

Lydia (Granny Hurst) Hurst with some of her grandchildren and great grandchildren in front of the Shinbone clubhouse that used to operate as a school. Granny Hurst and Granddaddy Dewey (General Dewey) Hurst had 10 children. He lead songs at Union D. Baptist church according to family sources.

09/28/2019
A great event yesterday. We don't thank Shinbone Valley Vol. Fire Dept. Enough for all their hard work. Always there whe...
07/28/2019

A great event yesterday. We don't thank Shinbone Valley Vol. Fire Dept. Enough for all their hard work. Always there when needed be it a fire, rescue, accident, weather event or anything when called upon. So thank you to all who volunteer your time. So much appreciated.

Union D cemetery. I have lots of loved ones here. Mom, Dad, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, friends
07/10/2019

Union D cemetery. I have lots of loved ones here. Mom, Dad, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, friends

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