CLAIBORNE

NAME: Claiborne COUNTY: Monroe ROADS: 2WD GRID: 7 CLIMATE: Hot in summer, cool to cold in winter BEST TIME TO VISIT: Anytime

COMMENTS: South of US Hwy 84 on east bank of Alabama River. Exibits at Perdue Hill 4 mile east. REMAINS: One old home and cemetery, old stage coach road

Settled about 1811 around Fort Claiborne when Federal Road was extedned southwest to St. Stevens. Once a sizable river boat town and home to notable politicians of the era. Claibrone had a population of 2500 when visited by General Marquis de LaFayette in 1825. Home still standing of US congressman James Dellet built around 1841. Home of Colonel William B. Travis of Alamo fame and town hall in which LaFayett was entertained has been relocated about 4 miles east to Perdue Hill on US Hwy 84. Claiborne died with the loss of Steamboat traffic in early 1900's. Submitted by: Art Green

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