Calhoun County, originally named Benton County in honor of Thomas Hart Benton, was created on December 18, 1832, from ceded Creek Indian Territory. The county seat was established in Jacksonville in 1833. On January 29, 1858, the name was changed to Calhoun County in honor of John C. Calhoun of South Carolina. The county seat was moved to Anniston in 1899.
Calhoun County is located in Northeastern Alabama, in the Appalachian Mountain chain. The Coosa River flows along the western boundary of the county.
Notable towns include Anniston, Jacksonville, Piedmont, and Oxford.
~ Source: Ancestor Swap Meet 2003 book, June 21, 2003, Northeast Alabama Genealogical Society.
Research Links for Genealogy Search in Calhoun County, Alabama [All links will open in a new tab or window of your browser.]
- Calhoun County from USGenWeb Archives.
- Calhoun County from TrackingYourRoots.com.
