Lost Indian Mounds of East Central Alabama Adventure

This is a short video about the Indian Mounds in East Central Alabama, specifically around Randolph County. Hope you enjoy watching.

[@xjackiex24]

Nice 👍🏼 ... Mounds are all over Alabama. I hunt artifacts sometimes. Good video.

[@believeroftheword4627]

Wish I had the chance to visit with you before you passed...but looking forward to meeting you on the other side! I'm sure you've got it all figured out by now and I can't wait to hear the stories. God speed, Sasquatch Jim.

[@kathleencarington7938]

really enjoyed this one...great local history

[@alabamabigfootsociety4427]

+kathleen carington Thanks very much, keep watching

[@phillipsmith5001]

Hey Jim, I really enjoyed your video's and history.

[@atagreg1]

Wonderful material. Thanks for posting this.

[@alabamabigfootsociety4427]

Thanks very much, I have learned of 2 other nearby mounds since I posted this, hope to do a video on them this summer, please keep watching

[@joshblocker9653]

This is a really cool story thank u for it

[@jimboslice334]

Mr Jim thank you for taking your time to educate the people of our region. We have many mysterious places and things here in our backyard!!! I would love to go explore with you one day.

[@alabamabigfootsociety4427]

It would be good if we could get an Alabama TV station to help us roam Alabama and tell of its many stories. Maybe we can get together sometime, where are you in Alabama?

[@jimboslice334]

Down in Opelika over on the East side almost in Cusseta area

[@alabamabigfootsociety4427]

I like Cusseta area, go to the western store a lot

[@howabouthetruth2157]

REALLY LlKE THE NEW MUSlC JlM. ENJOYED THE VlDEO. VERY lNTERESTlNG. THANK YOU!!!

[@alabamabigfootsociety4427]

+Howabouthetruth Thanks very much, we're trying something a little new and different, keep watching

[@TheMinnie419]

I am glad to see your interest in the Indian Mounds in and around Wadley. However, we Americans have abused the artifacts and living areas of our Indian Ancestors and I really resent it. I am part Cherokee and my feelings about this are strong.

[@alabamabigfootsociety4427]

So much Indian history has been destroyed and now lost forever

[@juliefarrell3957]

Agreed

[@AtsilKalanu]

Black Warrior, aka Chief Tuscaloosa, was near or over 7ft tall.

[@alabamabigfootsociety4427]

Yes, I have just finished another video, that will be on soon about Tuscaloosa and the chief is mentioned in it about being over 7 feet tall, thanks for watching

[@AtsilKalanu]

I find your videos to be so informative, that I am showing them to my three-year-old granddaughter as part of her "Indian Education". She watched two of them today and loved them. Accurate videos on the southeastern tribes are rare. More will be greatly appreciated! Take care! :)

[@alabamabigfootsociety4427]

Thanks you for your very nice comments. I am glad your grand daughter likes the videos.I am trying to document/video all the old stories I have heard over my life , such as stories my parents and grand parents told me... In my younger days, we sat a lot on the porch after supper and they'd all tell these stories about things they had lived .. I miss that so much, now children dont care about anything unless it has a phone and they can text some one.

[@AtsilKalanu]

She's really enjoying hearing stories at this stage in her life. I figured that she should hear as many as she wants while she's interested. I used to take my children to Lacon in North Alabama almost every weekend to a fire circle gathering where Native stories and lore were the focus. All of that has passed away now, too, and I miss it. Many blessings to you and to what you are doing. Good night. :)

[@alabamabigfootsociety4427]

What you spoke of in Lacon, is something I would like to start... thanks again for your comments,it helps to hear people like you and your grand daughter like the videos.

[@Ladushka68]

Thanks a lot! It was interesting. I can tell you first I got some knowledge about Indians when I was a schoolgirl. It wasn't much. History lessons... (I am Russian. )Then I got some books about Indians and I was so impressed I even got a chance to tell about them in front of my class. A few years ago I lived in MS close to Alabama. I have visited Indian festival in Moundville and saw some mounds there. Did you know there are some mounds in Russia, too? They are left by Mongolians. You are doing a great thing Jim. It's very important to know our history to know who we are.

[@alabamabigfootsociety4427]

I did not know there were mounds in Russia. Interesting. Glad you enjoy the videos

[@atagreg1]

Hi: I'm working on a project regarding Alabama mounds. Do you have any reference for the Wadley Mound site? I'm trying to find background info on it. Thanks.

[@alabamabigfootsociety4427]

I believe there is reference in Virginia Smith Frost book, History of Randolph County and I had at one time a Wadley History by Grace Crowder, she was a teacher at Wadley High School, Some of my information came from older residents of wadley, most now dead.

[@atagreg1]

Thanks. I went to the Wadley Mound 2 days ago. The info on Smith-Frost was helpful and I soon found the reference in the Cobb Memorial archives. And thanks for adding the material on the connection with the Callaway Company. It is a very interesting sidelight to this. So much of this local history is going to be lost. I spoke to the Wadley police dept today and am calling them back Monday for more info. I want to put it on an Alabama Mound Trail Guide.

[@alabamabigfootsociety4427]

Not trying to tell you your business, but none of the police in wadley are local or havent lived here long. Actually most of the older people who knew lots about the mound are dead. Lots of history is being lost thats why I am doing what I remember with the videos.

[@alabamabigfootsociety4427]

Personally I'd like to see some university study the mound here. Maybe excavate it to a point..At least 3 mounds I remember are now gone. it is sad to me that is lost forever. ( with lots of artifacts hidden in private collections from grave robbing. Lot of money to be made in that field) I better not say much on that topic!

[@atagreg1]

I'm producing a mound guidebook specific to Alabama that focuses on sites open to the public. It will also have info on dozens of other sites. After I verify a few references and get other info, I will put Wadley on the "open to public" list. The state's archaeology officials will know about it, and I'll encourage them to get a sign there.

[@juliefarrell3957]

I would love a map of these sights

[@DegaDiggers]

I have been watching you only a few months. I think you are funny sometimes and you make me laugh. That's a good thing. Although I don't agree with everything you say, especially about the paranormal stuff, I do really enjoy watching you. I hate you have had health problems and pray you feel better soon. You said about the grave yard that it wasn't of interest to us. But it is to me, because you see, my dad was raised in that area and I am related to a few around there. Also my parents, grandparents, and great grands on 2 sides are buried there. But I believe you are related to my son in law. Boy was that a shock. Yet it was cool too. We also pastored in the area for about a year and have good friends in that area. I am interested in Indian Mounds, have been for several years as relates to the Biblical Nephilim, I believe. I would love to here more about those mounds. Thanks for your hard work. I know it is hard work making videos. I haven't made any in about a year, but will soon again, I hope. Keep up the interesting videos.

[@alabamabigfootsociety4427]

I am glad your watching and laughing is always good medicine, no matter how you feel or whats going on. I am related to most of the people in that cemetery. We share similar interest as you mentioned Nephilim. I too am interested in that subject. Let me know when you do your videos. I am working on several and your right, its lots of research and work, but i enjoy it. Keep watching and thanks for taking time to comment

[@rickevans6468]

Great history lesson. Thanks for taking us along, did the area indian's talk about Sasquatch

[@alabamabigfootsociety4427]

Thanks for your comment. There are legends and stories in almost all Indian lore, of Sasquatch. I did ask a Creek Indian at Horseshoe bend during one of the yearly celebrations there about sasquatch and he said they did believe in them and there were tribal stories about the 'Hairy Man'.. but we didn't go into detail.

[@granthughes9141]

I had an experience some years ago with something it had a round brim hat and long black trenchcoat I was paralyzed this was in the late 90's and years later ei did some research and thousands of ppl have seen the same entity dubbed the "hat man" by people could you do a video on this phenomena I would preciate it alot. Jim

[@alabamabigfootsociety4427]

+grant hughes Thanks very much for that suggestion on a video. I have had reports of this same thing. I have heard it called 'Hat Man' and a 'Shadow Person'. If you will go to our website and tell me more about your encounter, I will use it in the video. Please send your story through the 'Contact Us ' Page. I will not use your name, I keep identities secret. thanks again

[@granthughes9141]

Alabama Bigfoot Society I did just that and I forgot to include the county it was Limestone county Alabama in the small town of elkmont. Im hoping to hear you discuss it thanks so much for hearing me out I've never told anyone about that incident besides my parents

[@alabamabigfootsociety4427]

+grant hughes Hey, thank you for the video idea! It will take me a little time to get all the stories together. but we will certainly do this one. thanks again and please keep watching

[@granthughes9141]

+Alabama Bigfoot Society I'm really excited to hear an expert's take on my experience as well as others I can't wait I mean that and thank you for hearing me

[@paleomountainman9824]

It's important to tell the story of the people who lived here before us. It's hard work and you really need to love it. The more you learn the more you respect. When you respect you protect. Go out in the woods and experience these places. It will change you. Jimmy

[@alabamabigfootsociety4427]

You are exactly right, thanks

[@paleomountainman9824]

Alabama Bigfoot Society I love the story of the plowed under mound. Up here in vermont we tell stories about Serpent walls and Horseman mounds, I'm interested in the tools found in southern mounds. Here aincient people carved images into their tools and weapons. Mammoths, lions and polar bears. A good story is hard to come by. Jimmy

[@alabamabigfootsociety4427]

Glad you liked the video. It is a shame the mounds are sometimes lost. You might check out the Moundville, Alabama mounds for figures carved into the stones and weapons. I love going there! Some of the carvings are very detailed. thanks

[@paleomountainman9824]

Alabama Bigfoot Society Thank you for the info. Us old guys got to stick together. Jimmy

[@alabamabigfootsociety4427]

Your right about sticking together. When your hair gets white,young people think your mind is gone. I get tired of being talked to like I am a child and scolded...put up with a lot of that while i was in the hospital, thanks, my friend

[@phillipsmith5001]

Did you know Tom Halsey from Wadley?

[@johndavid8815]

Check out the short mound on280 in Harpersville.

[@paulmckee29]

Can you be more specific good sir?

[@johndavid8815]

Paul McKee 280 towards Birmingham from Harpersville. Go through only intersection in Harpersville and start looking on left behind houses. Before bridge on left. Old native guy showed me when I was a kid. It’s only several feet high.

[@paulmckee29]

@@johndavid8815 Thank you Brother.

[@johndavid8815]

Paul McKee I like going to the old Coosa village not far from there and pick up points. The whole river is covered in old villages. I grew up doing this stuff.

[@paulmckee29]

@@johndavid8815 Awesome. Amateur archeologist myself. All related/ interesting history/information/conversation/finds are always welcome. Thanks so much!

[@juliefarrell3957]

It’s sacrilege to plow mounds

[@neobailey5268]

yeah, they chem- trailing the hell out of us.....

[@alabamabigfootsociety4427]

haven't had any here for almost a week

[@Suckmyjagon]

this was interesting love to hear about old times . thumbs up .