2018 Map of Fruithurst

About this map

The Tallapoosa River snakes through the southern portion of this Cleburne County landscape, defining the topography of the Alabama Piedmont. This area of eastern Alabama is characterized by small, dispersed communities linked by a dense network of county roads like Old Georgia Rd. The settlement pattern centers on rural crossroads such as Fruithurst, Muscadine, and Abernathy, each serving as a local focal point for surrounding farmsteads. Genealogists will find several notable burial sites documented, including Upper Cane Creek Cem and Mount Olive Cem. The terrain is marked by significant physical features like Mains Gap, which likely dictated historical travel routes across the hills. Water sources are plentiful, ranging from the larger river to smaller tributaries such as Owen Cr and Muscadine Creek, which supported early regional development.