Historedia
Person

Ross Black

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1899

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Ross Black, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Hobson City, Alabama incorporated as African American municipality

    1899

    Role: Attorney

    1. July 20, 1899 · Calhoun County Probate CourtPetition for Incorporation

      Approximately 125 Black residents of Mooree Quarters submitted a petition to the Calhoun County Probate Judge on July 20, 1899, seeking to establish a self-governed municipality.

    2. August 16, 1899 · Hobson CityOfficial Incorporation

      Hobson City was officially incorporated on August 16, 1899, becoming the first city in Alabama founded solely by and for Black citizens.

Sources

  1. Hobson City, Alabama Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29