Failetown, Alabama facts for kids
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Failetown
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The cemetery in Failetown, Alabama in 2005
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 Failetown
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Clarke |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Failetown is a ghost town located in Clarke County, Alabama, in the United States. A ghost town is a place where people used to live, but now almost no one does.
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Where is Failetown?
Failetown is found in the state of Alabama, in a part called Clarke County. Its exact spot on a map is 31 degrees, 55 minutes, 42 seconds North and 88 degrees, 0 minutes, 58 seconds West.
The Story of Failetown
How Failetown Started
Failetown began in the 1850s. A man named Lewis Faile moved there with his children, Richmond, Terrell, and Morgan. They came all the way from South Carolina to settle in this new area.
What Remains Today
Today, Failetown is mostly abandoned. You can still find the Faile Cemetery there. There are also old buildings like the Post Office and homes. Many of these buildings are falling apart.
A Battle in Failetown
An important event happened in Failetown a long time ago. On October 4, 1813, a fight called the Bashi Skirmish took place here. This skirmish was part of the Creek War.
You can find a special marker that tells about this battle. It is a Clarke County historical marker. It stands on Woods Bluff Road, between Alabama 69 and Cassidy Hill.
