The birthplace home of former Alabama Gov. "Big Jim" Folsom was moved to Elba in 2002 from out in the northwest corner of Coffee County. Vandals were destroying the home and in order to preserve it, Coffee Co. Commissioners agreed to get the home moved and then gave it to the City of Elba.
It is located on city property next to the old jail. Plans are to restore the old home for school children to visit and learn how people lived in the early 1900's.
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In the meantime, I have worked hard to plant a southern heirloom garden in the front yard.
A wrought iron fence was made from scraps from Dorsey Trailers and designed and welded by the welding class at Elba High School.
In October 2007 the Folsom House garden was selected as
Garden of the Month for Oct 07.
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