Clay County AlArchives History .....History Of Delta Alabama 1916 December 22, 1916
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Delta is a little town located in the north-east part of Clay County, about four 
miles from the junction of Clay, Randolph, and Cleburne counties. It is not 
incorporated at the present time, but steps to that effect may be taken in the 
near future. There are about 250 white people living in and around Delta, and 
only one negro. Delta is exclusively white. The town was founded in 1847 by S. M 
McCollough and Jerry Stephens. When the name for the town was discussed, they 
agreed upon the name, Delta, because to their minds, Delta signified the 
dividing of waters. Delta is located upon a very high ridge and the water will 
drain every way from the town proper. The town has only one church within its 
immediate borders, but there are several nearby. The church in town is a 
Missionary Baptist church with a membership of approximately 225. This church is 
a live organization and is doing splendid work along religious lines. The 
present pastor is Rev. G. B. Boman, of Heflin, a minister of long experience and 
consecrated work Delta's religious atmosphere is only one of the many attractive 
features of the community. Delta's school is another of her big assets. The 
school has long been recognized as the third largest in Clay County and has been 
recognized as an institution of efficient work. The school at present is under 
the supervision of Mr. James R. Cook, of Heflin. with Misses Lola Hudson, of 
Pyriton and Bessie Lockhart, of Selma, as assistants. There is also a musical 
department connected with the school under the supervision of James H. Hardy, of 
Delia. The school enrolls during the school year about 150 or 175 pupils. The 
people of Delta have a good school spirit and give the institution good support. 
Delta has several fraternal orders, prominent among them being the Hardy-Howle 
Lodge, A. F. & A. M., organized in 1860 with about 75 members, the Royal Arch 
Masons, with 60 members, the O. E. S. chapter with a membership of 50, Banner 
Lodge No. 175, IC of P., with 60 members, Delta Camp No. 501 W. O. W., with 60 
members. The Masons and the K. of P. own their halls. The other lodges rent from 
these. There are three rural routes leading from Delta. W. E. Reagan, T. J. 
Dulin, and H. C. Willingham are the carriers. J. Frank Jenkins is the present 
postmaster. All of these gentlemen are affable, and well-liked by the people 
whom they serve. There are five business houses in Delta at the present time. It 
is rumored that, there will be more in the near future. All of the merchants her 
handle a high-grade line of general merchandise, and staple and fancy groceries. 
In addition to these facts, Delta is one of the most desirable residence 
sections of the state. It's pure freestone water, high altitude, being the 
highest point in Clay County religious and educational facilities, together, 
with the good people who comprise its citizenship, give it a charm and 
attraction not often found in a country community. The farmlands around Delta 
are productive and are tilled by a progressive class of farmers. Delta hopes and 
expects to share in the growth, and development of Clay County and in all ways a 
more progressive community.

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