The East Wetumpka City Cemetery is uniquely located on a ridge between the forks of two creeks and the Coosa River. Burials took place mostly between 1830 and 1850, but there are unmarked graves as well. The cemetery was damaged in the 2019 tornado and was significantly overgrown until a recent cleanup in late February, 2024 supported by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Wetumpka and members of the Elmore County Historical Society. This is the start towards an ongoing preservation effort. Please call the museum at (334) 567-5097 with any questions.
In 1970, the Alabama Historical Commission, in an effort to encourage smaller communities throughout the state to collect, record, and preserve their local histories, instituted statewide organizational meetings of interested citizens. One such meeting was held in Wetumpka and led by the late Jeanette E. Barrett, former Wetumpka mayor and employee of the Alabama Historical Commission. The organizational meeting was attended by six or eight people who thought it was important to organize a local historical society, and the Elmore County Historical Society was formed. In May 1971, the charter for the organization was signed by about 100 Elmore County residents. Through the years, the Elmore County Historical Society, in conjunction with the Elmore County Museum, has sponsored various activities such as walking tours, arts programs, cemetery tours, and special exhibits at the museum to promote and preserve local heritage.
The Elmore County Museum is a small, yet dynamic institution that aims to share the stories of Elmore County and its people. The museum features permanent as well as temporary exhibits, and provides educational programs year-round. The museum was housed in several locations before its permanent home in the historic Elmore County Post Office. Originally created by the Elmore County Historical Society, the museum has been administered by the City of Wetumpka since 2015.
Membership is open to all persons or organizations interested in the history of Elmore County, Alabama. All persons or organizations desiring to help foster the stated objects and purposes of said Society may become members by requesting membership and paying membership dues. Membership is not restricted to residents of Elmore County but is open to anyone with a legitimate interest in the history and heritage of Elmore County and the preservation of its memory and historical landmarks. The amount required for annual dues is $20.00.
On April 14, 2024, Larry Caver will present The Interwoven History of Old Autauga and Present Day West Elmore County. All Second Sunday events take place at the Elmore County Museum, located at 112 South Main Street, Wetumpka, AL. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome!
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission.
ECHS is working towards several major preservation projects - restoration of the Ma Brown Dogtrot, repair to the Elmore County Museum windows, and cleanup of the East Wetumpka City Cemetery. Your donations will help us achieve our goals!
To join the historical society or learn more about our events and initiatives, please follow us on Facebook or stop by the Elmore County Museum in downtown Wetumpka.
112 South Main Street, Wetumpka, AL, USA
Open today | 09:00 am – 02:00 pm |
President, Calvin Chappelle
VP, Janice Howard
Treasurer, Gale Skinner
Secretary, Janice Massey
Janet Cox
Sharon Fox
Jan Wood
Robert Johnston
Jackie Earnest
Elmore County Historical Society
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