Clay County AlArchives News.....Shaddix, Rev. James Memorial May 29, 1936
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The Anniston Star May 29, 1936
Marking of an old footpath over the Cheaha Mountain range as a memorial to a 
pioneer preacher was proposed today by D. P. Haynes. Mr. Haynes stated that the 
Rev. James Shaddix, the pioneer preacher, between the years 1840 and 1880 "wore 
a path across the mountain. In his 12-mile hikes from his home in the Shinbone 
Valley section of Clay County to the Salt Creek Church, now standing at the same 
place". Residents of the Shinbone and Salt Creek sections know where the ends of 
the path are, according to Mr. Haynes. In many places cross the mountain the 
trail is said still to be visible. Further Information was asked by Mr. Haynes 
on the life and work of the preacher, who is believed to have died about 1900. 
At the time of death, the Rev. Mr. Shaddix was said to have been blind, after 
giving the larger part of his life to the ministry. His evangelistic work was 
done without pay, it was said, while he made a living on farm. Mr. Haynes asked 
that those having information on the life of Mr. Shaddix or his path over the 
mountain communicate with him. 

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