Huxford has a focus on cultural history: Red Hill is now known as Huxford Indian Cemetery, and the place’s history is connected with members of the Poarch Creek. The former town of Hadley near Huxford and the history of Huxford Baptist Church also offer distinct perspectives. This brings several topics into focus: the history of the Poarch Creek, local cemetery and community history, and Hadley’s past. When planning your trip, it may be helpful to first decide which of these connections interests you most.

Red Hill and the History of the Poarch Creek

Members of the Poarch Creek who had gone west and returned were buried in ancestral cemeteries such as Red Hill in Huxford. Red Hill thus connects a specific place with a history of departure and return. The focus here is the history of the Poarch Creek and the connection to an ancestral burial ground. If you are planning to visit cemeteries, please check visiting arrangements in advance.

Another local site is Huxford Baptist Church Cemetery, which has approximately 470 graves. Huxford Baptist Church is also part of the local community’s history: on October 8, 2023, it celebrated its 125th anniversary with a homecoming. Two special services were held for the occasion, one at 11 a.m. and another in the afternoon after lunch. These times refer to the 2023 homecoming.

Hadley: Chapel and Hotel History

Coley Chapel is located at the site of the former town of Hadley, near Huxford. MacDavid’s Hotel was also located at the site of former Hadley; travelers mentioned it as a hotel in the 1830s. The two names point to different aspects of Hadley’s history: Coley Chapel and a hotel mentioned by travelers at the time. This shifts the focus from Huxford’s cemeteries to the history of a former nearby town.

Another Look at Escambia County

The Thomas E. McMillan Museum on the Brewton campus of Coastal Alabama Community College has exhibits on the culture, archaeology, and history of Escambia County. The museum is in Brewton and offers a perspective on the wider travel area. In terms of subject matter, this is a different perspective from Huxford’s local and community history: here, the focus is on the history of the entire county. For a cultural trip, you can therefore distinguish between focusing on Huxford and taking a broader interest in Escambia County.

Choose the Focus for Your Trip

When looking for a vacation rental, you can first decide which history you want to shape your trip. Red Hill and Huxford Indian Cemetery are connected with the history of the Poarch Creek; Huxford Baptist Church Cemetery and the 2023 homecoming offer a focus on local cemetery and community topics. Hadley adds the history of a former town near Huxford. For a county-wide perspective, there is also the museum in Brewton and its exhibits.

Discover more destinations: Atmore, Brewton.

View the broader travel overview: Escambia County.