[ place ] Probably very few know where this Melvina Slough got its name. Living between this slough and the seacoast after the Civil War was a Mr. Green Albritton, uncle of the Albrittons who live near Perry and a brother of old "uncle Tom" Albritton whom many old timers will remember. The first name of Mr. Green Albrittons wife was Melvina, and it was said she was a woman very fair to look upon. Be that as it may, the Melvina Slough was named for Mrs. Melvina Albritton.