Sullivan’s Cabin Historic Site

America’s 250 Celebrated at St. Stephens

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Washington County Museum partnered with the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program to present Many […]

Alabama & Mississippi Railway Standard Gauge, 52 lb. rail
Headquarters: Vinegar Bend, AL
Officers (1915): Noel E. Turner, President; H. S. Turner, Tres.; A. R. Turner, Sec & Aud.; M. Lankford, Gen. Manager
Years of Operation: 1902-1922
Miles Operated:  1902-1915: 17.0 miles
1915-1922: […]

King Williams, Butch Brown & Willie McNeil “King” Williams, a long-time resident of Chatom was a welcome sight to the youngsters who wanted to ride in the wagon. He supervised the turpentine operations for Ellis Jordan […]

Researchers teach locals about ancient canoes at St. Stephens

May 23, 2025
By Jason Boothe
Washington County News

A lunch-and-learn class at the Old Stephens Courthouse showcased Washington’s County’s two ancient canoes as researchers from University of West Florida […]