The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Like most of Union Parish's settlements, Haile was settled early in the 19th century by immigrants from Alabama. Some of those old families were: Johnston, Thomas, Toler, Wheeler, Stringer, Edwards, Williamson, Beasley, Striping, Jordan, Randall, Lee, Pace, Haile and Day. The town was a typical small settlement. There were a few … Continue reading Alabamians Settled Haile Community Early Last Century
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Alabama Landing Is Remembered As One Of Busy Old Points
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 By Walter Hitesman Cotton and Influx of Settlers Kept Port One of Busiest Places; Name Originated From Pioneers of Alabama and Georgia A wizened old man, showing only about 65 of his 85 years, sat on the front porch of his home near Haile a short time ago and searched for … Continue reading Alabama Landing Is Remembered As One Of Busy Old Points
Haile Church Was Founded in 1907
The Gazette October 5, 1939 Founded at Haile as the Unity Church on Oct. 20, 1907, the Haile Baptist Church has grown until today it has a membership of over 90 and owns its own church building. The late Rev. J. V. B. Waldrop was the preacher who officiated the day the organization was formed. … Continue reading Haile Church Was Founded in 1907
