The City of Brent was founded in 1898 in the southern portion of Bibb County along the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Rail line. The town was named after Mr. Brent H. Armstrong, a surveyor for the railroad. Brent was later incorporated in 1913. The mayor-council form of government began under the administration of Mayor A. J. Hardin. Other Council members of the original administration included H. V. Faucett, W. E. Hobson, Jr., John T. Martin, J. W. Thompson and J. S. Yeager. The original census of 250 citizens has grown to exceed 4,500 making Brent the largest municipality in the county in 2011.
Contributor: Susan Martin
Contributor: Susan Martin
The City of Brent was founded in 1898 in the southern portion of Bibb County along the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Rail line. The town was named after Mr. Brent H. Armstrong, a surveyor for the railroad. Brent was later incorporated in 1913. The mayor-council form of government began under the administration of Mayor A. J. Hardin. Other Council members of the original administration included H. V. Faucett, W. E. Hobson, Jr., John T. Martin, J. W. Thompson and J. S. Yeager. The original census of 250 citizens has grown to exceed 4,500 making Brent the largest municipality in the county in 2011.
Contributor: Susan Martin
Contributor: Susan Martin
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