Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, Bluegill, Channel Catfish]]>
(205) 695-8283
The 68-acre Lamar County Fishing Lake, a favorite with local fishermen, is surrounded by mixed woods of pine and hardwoods. A gravel road parallels the lake for ¼ mile to the north, and offers hiking access to the bordering woods and the dike.
The woods along the northeast side of the lake are open, mostly mature Loblolly Pines.
]]>3301 Alford Bend Road. Hokes Bluff, AL 35903
Phone: (256) 492-2414]]>
Jacksonville AL
Calhoun County Alabama
256-782-8010
$5 per person. Pre-registration required
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Dugger Mountain Wilderness
Join a Choccolocco Creek Naturalist to explore the fascinating habitat of this watershed. Presented by JSU Field Schools and Choccolocco Creek Watershed Alliance. Best suited for ages 14 to adult. Come prepared with your camera and questions!]]>
Decatur is the county seat of Morgan County is is the largest city in the county.]]>
Decatur is the county seat of Morgan County is is the largest city in the county.
]]>Franklin Mine (Jameison Mine; Jemison), Chilton County Alabama
Latitude: 32°53'60"N
Longitude: 85°48'10"W
Record 10079461 (http://tin.er.usgs.gov/mrds/show.php?labno=10079461) of the Mineral Resources Data System (http://tin.er.usgs.gov/mrds/)]]>
Gold nuggets up to 4 ounces were reported to have been recovered from Blue Creek.]]>
Weogufka Creek Placer and is said to contain pans that run 4-20 colors a pan.]]>
Tallapoosa County Alabama
| Latitude(DEC) | Longitude(DEC) | Latitude(DMS) | Longitude(DMS) | Map Name | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.0726200 | -85.8513513 | 330421N | 0855105W | New Site |
Named "The Model City" by Atlanta newspaperman Henry W. Grady for its careful planning in the late 19th century, the city is situated on the slope of Blue Mountain.
]]>Piedmont is home to the Chief Ladiga Trail. The Seaboard/CSX Railroad was converted into a recreational bike and walking trail as a non-motorized way to travel, exercise, and relax while enjoying the outdoors. The Chief Ladiga Trail and the Silver Comet Trail stretch nearly 100 miles (161 km) from Anniston to Atlanta, making it the second longest paved trail in the United States(longest being the Paul Bunyan in Minnesota).
Hundreds of cyclists from more than 20 states participate in the Cheaha Challenge every year. The "Toughest Ride in the South" is a recreational bicycle ride that has been moved to Anniston, AL from Piedmont's Civic Center. The ride follows the Appalachian Highlands Scenic Byway then ends at the top of Cheaha Mountain, Alabama's highest point. The Cheaha Challenge was selected as a Top 10 Event in the State of Alabama by the Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel.]]>
Piedmont is home to the Chief Ladiga Trail. The Seaboard/CSX Railroad was converted into a recreational bike and walking trail as a non-motorized way to travel, exercise, and relax while enjoying the outdoors. The Chief Ladiga Trail and the Silver Comet Trail stretch nearly 100 miles (161 km) from Anniston to Atlanta, making it the second longest paved trail in the United States(longest being the Paul Bunyan in Minnesota).
Hundreds of cyclists from more than 20 states participate in the Cheaha Challenge every year. The "Toughest Ride in the South" is a recreational bicycle ride that has been moved to Anniston, AL from Piedmont's Civic Center. The ride follows the Appalachian Highlands Scenic Byway then ends at the top of Cheaha Mountain, Alabama's highest point. The Cheaha Challenge was selected as a Top 10 Event in the State of Alabama by the Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel.]]>
Cullman County Alabama
Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest and Union Col. Abel Streight fought for several hours on April 30, 1863 at Crossing of Crooked Creek & Hog Mountain.
Forces Engaged: Men from 51st Indiana Infantry, 73rd Indiana Infantry, 3rd Ohio Infantry, 80th Illinois Infantry, and 1st Middle Tennessee Cavalry [US]; three regiments [CS]
Estimated Casualties: 88 total (US 23; CS 65)]]>
Business were hit first, and anything of value that could be carried away were looted and anything that could not be was simply destroyed. After rampaging through stores the soldiers plundered private homes. A slave girl was raped. The soldiers also attempted to rape a servant girl.
The violent behavior of the soldiers caused a pregnant woman to suffer a miscarriage and die. The townpeople estimated the damage to be fifty-five thousand dollars. The resulting pillage and plunder came to be known as the Rape of Athens.
The Rape of Athens Alabama]]>
Fort Blakely
Other Names: None
Location: Baldwin County
Campaign: Mobile Campaign (1865)
Date(s): April 2-9, 1865
Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. E.R.S. Canby [US]; Brig. Gen. St. John R. Liddell [CS]
Forces Engaged: XIII and XVI Corps [US]; Fort Blakely Garrison [CS]
Estimated Casualties: Total 4,475. April 9 only 3,529 (US 629; CS 2,900)
Description: E.R.S. Canby’s forces, the XVI and XIII corps, moved along the eastern shore of Mobile Bay, forcing the Confederates back into their defenses. Union forces then concentrated on Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely. By April 1, Union forces had enveloped Spanish Fort, thereby releasing more troops to focus on Fort Blakely. Brig. Gen. St. John R. Liddell, with about 4,000 men, held out against the much larger Union force until Spanish Fort fell on April 8, allowing Canby to concentrate 16,000 men for the attack on April 9. Sheer numbers breached the Confederate earthworks compelling the Confederates to capitulate. The siege and capture of Fort Blakely was basically the last combined-force battle of the war. African-American forces played a major role in the successful Union assault.
Result(s): Union victory (Fort Blakely surrendered.)
CWSAC Reference #: AL006
Preservation Priority: III.1 (Class A)]]>
Lineville is located northeast of the center of Clay County at 33°18'45.122" North, 85°45'9.274" West (33.312534, -85.752576).]]>
In the earlier days extensive placer mining was carried on principally in the Clear Creek valley. The auriferous deposit at this point covers nearly 100 acres, known as Sections 5, 6 and 7.]]>
It is a past producer placer deposit site in the Appalachian Highlands of Alabama. It is a small deposit, located in the Chulafinnee mining district and is not considered to be of world-class significance.
Gold, sand and gravel construction deposits are documented at Chulafinnee Placer Mines. Gold is present at a grade sufficient to have a strong effect on the economics of an excavation project. It may even be viable as the only commodity mined. The sand and gravel construction at this site is economically interesting but not currently recoverable.
]]>
The area that became Union Springs was first settled by white men after the Creek Indian removal of the 1830s. Twenty-seven springs watered the land, giving rise to the name of Union Springs. The city was incorporated on January 13, 1844. When Bullock County was formed in 1866, voters selected Union Springs as the county seat.
Union Springs is located in southeastern Alabama near the center of Bullock County at 32°8'24.407" North, 85°42'46.094" West (32.140113, -85.712804).[4] The source of the Conecuh River is within the city limits.
The city is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 82 and U.S. Route 29. Route 82 leads east 40 miles (64 km) to Eufaula and northwest 46 miles (74 km) to Montgomery, the state capital. Route 29 leads north 23 miles (37 km) to Tuskegee and southwest 40 miles (64 km) to Troy.
]]>Fort Payne houses the headquarters for the nearby Little River Canyon National Preserve, a 14,000-acre (57 km2) National Park Service facility established by Congress in 1992. The canyon itself is at Lookout Mountain outside the city limits. Another attraction based on natural resources is DeSoto State Park, a smaller facility with a lodge, restaurant, cabins, and river access areas. Manitou Cave is also near Fort Payne.
Little River Canyon, just outside Fort Payne city limits.
National Park Service photo
The country music group Alabama is based in Fort Payne. The city also houses the group's Fan Club and Museum.
Fort Payne is within a 30-minute drive of substantial water recreational areas, notably Guntersville Lake, and Weiss Lake, an artificial lake on the Coosa River. Fort Payne is also near Mentone, a popular mountain resort area known for summer children's camps and rustic hotels, restaurants and cabins.
]]>
Henagar is located on top of Sand Mountain. The South Sauty Creek flows nearby.
The Sand Mountain Potato Festival is celebrated each July in Henagar, with potatoes, live music, entertainment, arts and crafts, games, and fireworks.
One of the few drive-in theaters in the United States is located in Henagar.]]>
7019 County Road 203 Danville, Alabama 35619
256.974.3636 (p)
256.974.3679 (f)
Mailing Address: 4322 Little River Trail NE, Suite 100, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Phone: (256) 845-9605 x201
]]>Location: At the east end of 4th Street SE (just east of Gault Avenue S), Fort Payne
Telephone: (256) 845-6888 (Landmarks of DeKalb Company, site owner)
Hours: Open to the public by appointment
Historical Significance: In 1837, federal troops arrived in Wills Valley to establish a fort for the purpose of removing the Cherokee Indians from the area. The cabin site is part of local property seized by the military for Fort Payne, one of over 20 removal forts (stockades) established in Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina. Research indicates the cabin belonged to a Cherokee, Spirit/John Huss, and was built circa 1825. Historical documents show that Cantonment Payne existed as early as fall 1837, became Fort Payne by December 1837, and was a major emigrating depot by the fall of 1838. The majority of Cherokees who were forced by the military to leave their homes in Alabama left from Fort Payne. A detachment led by a Cherokee named John Benge departed for Indian Territory in October of 1838, and the fort was closed soon after. Although the fort was used for only about a year, the cabin continued in use until the mid 1940s. Today a chimney, the cabin foundation, and a nearby stacked stone well remain.]]>
Camping: A campground has ten modern sites with water, electricity and sewer hookups.
Picnicking: The park offers picnic tables and grills plus three pavilions for rental.
Playground: A small playground has a slide and swingset.]]>
Camping: The park has both modern and primitive campsites and also offers rental campers.
Fishing: A small pond is stocked with catfish and bream.
Picnicking: The park offers picnic tables and grills and has four pavilions for rental.]]>
The first feature most people notice about Cathedral Caverns is its massive entrance. The huge opening measures 126 feet wide and 25 feet high, a possible world record for commercial caves. The grand entrance is only the beginning. Inside the cavern are some of the most beautiful formations Mother Nature has ever created including “Goliath”- one of the largest stalagmites in the world measuring 45 feet tall and 243 feet in circumference. Cathedral Caverns features many amazing sites: a "caveman" perched atop a flowstone wall, a "frozen" waterfall, a large stalagmite forest and a most improbable stone formation - a stalagmite that is 27 feet tall and 3 inches wide!
]]>Trails: The park offers a mountain bike trail, a tree identification trail, and eight hiking trails of varying degrees of difficulty:
The Sweet Shrub Trail features interpretative displays; it begins at the Lower Shelter, makes a loop and returns to the Lower Shelter.
The Boy Scout Trail begins on the west side of the stone bridge and runs into the Sweet Shrub Trail.
The Troop 30 Boy Scout Trail begins on the north side of the stone bridge on Murphy Drive. This trail follows Moore’s Mill Creek to the boundary of the park. It may be followed to the park boundary or the creek may be crossed on one of the rock dams to follow the trail back to Murphy Drive.
The Eagle Scout Trail branches off from the Troop 30 Boy Scout Trail on the east side of Chewacla Lake and terminates on the logging road across from the Walnut Shelter.
The Deer Rub Trail features steep terrain and begins at the Upper Pavilion and follows Chewacla Creek to the Walnut Shelter.
The Loop Road Trail leads to Chewacla Falls and is a paved trail.
The Mountain Laurel Trail begins at the Upper Pavilion area, goes down to Chewacla Falls and then follows Chewacla Lake.
The Mountain Bike Trail loops around the upper portion of Murphy Drive.
Lodging: In addition to facilities for RV and tent camping, the park has six renovated Civilian Conservation Corps–era stone cabins with hardwood floors, stone fireplaces, bathrooms, TVs, modern kitchens, and central heating and cooling systems. The cabins are available year around and require reservations.
]]>DeSoto borders the Little River, the longest flowing mountaintop river in the United States. Nearby are Little River Canyon National Preserve, historic Mentone, and Desoto Falls, a 104-foot (32 m) waterfall below historic A.A. Miller Dam.]]>
Florala State Park is an Alabama state park in Florala, Alabama. The 40-acre (16 ha) park wraps around the Alabama side of Lake Jackson, a 500-acre (200 ha) lake that straddles the Alabama-Florida state line. The park provides facilities for boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking and camping.
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The park offers facilities for fishing, swimming, boating, picnicking and camping.]]>
The park is dog friendly and the additional fee is $15 per night per well-behaved dog.
Activities include Alabama Bass Trail, kayak and paddleboard rentals, boat rentals, fishing, golf, picnic area, trails and transient boat slips.
201 McLean Dr
Rogersville, AL 35652
(256) 247-5461
Operating HoursDay-Use Area:
7 a.m until sundown
Chalets on the ridge-tops provide overnight accommodations.
Park Website]]>
Located 9 miles Northwest of Tuscaloosa and Northport Alabama and 14 miles from the University of Alabama.
OFFICE HOURS: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday-Friday (Except Holidays)
ENTRANCE STATION HOURS: 7 AM - 9 PM (7 Days a Week)
DAY USE ENTRANCE FEE:
Adults (12 years - 61 years of age): $3
Children 6 to 11 years of age: $1
Seniors 62 years of age and older: $1
Children under 6 years of age: FREE
PARK CLOSES AT SUNSET TO ALL DAY USE PARK GUESTS
Day use entrance fee includes park entrance, picnicking, fishing, boat launching, multi-trail use, and swimming.
A State fishing license is required
Park Website]]>
The park has an 18-hole golf course, a 192 site campground, 29 cabins, cottages, marina, full service restaurant and lounge, tennis courts, playgrounds, dog-friendly cabins, picnic areas and hiking trails.
Lakepoint offers 8 meeting rooms and welcomes groups from 5 to 500 people.
Park Website]]>
Mountain views and wateralls are a bonus of the picnic area pavillions.
Exotic plants and wildlife are in abundance and are protected by law. Deer and goats are year round residents of the park.
Park Website
Map of State Parks]]>
Day-use picnic facilities include large pavillions, tables and grills in addition to pedal boat and canoe rentals, a swimming area, boat and bank fishing andan 18-hole golf course.
Park Office: 205-620-2520
Cabin Reservations: 205-620-2524
Information & Pavilion Reservations: 205-620-2524
Campground Office: 205-620-2527
Golf Course/Pro Shop: 205-620-2522
Demonstration Farm: 205-620-2526
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center/Treetop Nature Trail: 205-621-3333
FlipSide Watersports: 205-620-2528
Back Gate: 205-620-2529
Boarding Stables: 205-620-3575]]>
Park Admission Price:
Age 6 to 12: $1
Age 13 to 61: $2
Age 62 and over: $1
Park Website]]>
Hiking trails, playgrounds, campgrounds and panning for gemstones, RV camping and picnic areas in what reviewers call a "great family adventure."]]>
Paved campsites with utility hookup, dumping, showers and laundry are available as are 13 primitive camp sites.
Jon boats available for rent.
Nine-hole golf course and clubhouse.]]>
Paved campsites with utility hookup, dumping, showers and laundry are available as are 13 primitive camp sites.
Jon boats available for rent.
Nine-hole golf course and clubhouse.]]>
The park is dog-friendly and offers cabins, the largest state operated camping site in Alabama with 626 sites. There is a marina, store, fishing pier, hiking trails, playgrounds and picnic areas.]]>
Alabama Bass Trail
Guntersville Lake is located between Bridgeport Alabama and Gunersville Alabama. The lake is 75 miles long and is Alabama's largest lake with 69,000 acres.
WEBSITE]]>
WEBSITE]]>
It has been frequently noted on lists of unusual place names.]]>
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.1 square miles (10.5 km2), of which 4.0 square miles (10.4 km2) is land and 0.0077 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.24%, is water.]]>
PH: 256-412-5970; Email: Janicem.williams@comcast.net
For Burial Information, Contact The Friends of the Coon Dog Cemetery, Inc.
(256) 412-5970 and ask for Janice Williams.
ONLY COON DOGS ARE ALLOWED TO BE BURIED IN THIS SACRED SITE! No other organization is authorized to handle burials by the order of the Freedom Hills Wildlife Management & State Lands Division of Alabama.
Both the city and the Florence-Muscle Shoals Metropolitan Area (including four cities in Colbert and Lauderdale counties) are commonly called "the Shoals". Northwest Alabama Regional Airport serves the Shoals region.
Since the 1960s the city has been known for the "Muscle Shoals Sound", as local recording studios produced hit records that shaped the history of popular music.]]>
Tuscumbia is strategically located with easy access to major southeast cities. Highway accessibility is excellent with four lane traffic on U.S. highways 43 and 72. Interstate 65 is only 45 miles southeast of the city.
A regional airport is located 3 miles east of Tuscumbia in Muscle Shoals.
With a population of 8,423, the city offers its residents the comfortable atmosphere of a small town, but includes a large shopping and industrial area. Tuscumbia has the advantage of being part of the greater Shoals area, which encompasses Sheffield, Muscle Shoals and Florence.
]]>(800) 305-7417
www.nps.gov/natr/index.htm
990 SunBelt Parkway
Muscle Shoals AT 35661
Phone: 256-446-5111
www.rtjgolf.com
The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at The Shoals is home to two 18-hole championship courses and lies between the Wheeler and Wilson dams on the Tennessee River. Wheeler Dam is named in honor of General Joseph "Fighting Joe" Wheeler - the only Confederate General to attain the same rank later in the United States Army.
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1211 E 6th St
Muscle Shoals AL 35661
Phone: 256-381-1232
www.cypresslakescountryclub.com
Challenging 18-hole golf course, bentgrass greens, overseeded tee boxes and fairways. Exercise room, pro shop, restaurant, call for tee times.]]>
800 Woodmont Dr.
Tuscumbia AL 35674
Phone: 256-386-5670
Challenging 18-hole golf course, bentgrass greens, overseeded tee boxes and fairways. Exercise room, pro shop, restaurant, call for tee times.]]>
1855 Country Club Dr.
Russellville AL 35653
Phone: 256-332-4191
Beautiful 18-hole course, bentgrass greens, Bermuda fairways, over 6,200 yards, par 71. Pro shop, driving range, PGA professional on staff. Tee times required.]]>
Latitude: 34°42'45.32"
Longitude: -87°15'55.07"]]>
Latitude: 34°42'45.32"
Longitude: -87°15'55.07"]]>
Oakville Alabama
The Jesse Owens museum was opened in 1996. Owens was born and spent the majority of his childhood in the community before his family moved to Cleveland, Ohio. The Jesse Owens Memorial Park and Museum is at the intersection of county road 203 and 187.]]>
Tooktocaugee was an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States.
]]>The Battle of Decatur was a demonstration conducted from October 26 to October 29, 1864, as part of the Franklin-Nashville Campaign of the American Civil War. Union forces of 3–5,000 men under Brig. Gen. Robert S. Granger prevented the 39,000 men of the Confederate Army of Tennessee under Gen. John B. Hood from crossing the Tennessee River at Decatur, Alabama.]]>
A post office was established as Boartush in 1885, and it closed one year later, in 1886.]]>
The Bottle is located at 32°40'34"N 85°29'11"W; its elevation is 760 feet (230 m).
The Bottle is named for the bright orange wooden replica of a Nehi soda bottle which stood in the location for nine years during the 1920s and 1930s.]]>
The town and the creek may have been named for an incident in which passersby found a pile of parched corn, a food often used by Creek Indians when traveling. In 1798 the area was included in the Mississippi Territory but was controlled by the Creek Nation. Between 1805 and 1811 the area became a stop on the Federal Road through the Creek Nation.]]>
Alabama Bass Trail
The Mobile-Tensaw River Delta is the largest river delta and wetland in Alabama. It encompasses approximately 260,000 acres in a 40-by-10-mile area and is the second largest delta in the United States.
Alabama Bass Trail
Lewis Smith Lake is a reservoir in north Alabama. Located on the Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River, the lake covers over 21,000 acres in Cullman, Walker, and Winston counties.
P.O. Box 344
Greenville, Al 36037
Call: (334) 391-4691 or (334) 382-6951
E-Mail: jsherling@centurytel.net
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The community takes its name from the Gurley family, who settled in the area in 1817. The town gradually formed around a water and coaling stop of the Memphis & Charleston Railroad and was originally known as Gurley's Tank. In 1866, the post office opened, and the name was changed to Gurleysville; it was later shortened back to Gurley. Gurley was incorporated in 1891 with 250 residents. Soon after, the population peaked at 1,000. The business district was nearly destroyed by fire in 1923, when a bucket brigade was able to save only two businesses. Most of the town is now included in the Gurley Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
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Tooktocaugee was an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States.
]]>1530 County Road 59
Carlowville AL 36761
CONTACT
Doug and Lyle Smith
Owners -- Hamilton Hills Lodge
334-875-5704
info@hamiltonhillslodge.com
HUNTING TYPES
- Deer
- Gun
AMENITIES
- Overnight Lodging
- Meals Provided
- Game Preparation
- Television
At Hamilton Hills we believe the condition of our deer herd produced through our Quality Deer Management techniques, our hunting facilities, guide experience, and individual attention will allow you to have a truly enjoyable, rewarding, and successful hunting experience.
Please visit our Web Site: www.hamiltonhillslodge.com for more detailed information.
Alabama Bass Trail
Wheeler Lake is located in the northern part of the United States state of Alabama, between Rogersville and Huntsville. Created by Wheeler Dam along the Tennessee River, it stretches 60 miles from Wheeler Dam to Guntersville Dam.
Alabama Bass Trail
Pickwick Lake is the reservoir created by Pickwick Landing Dam as part of the Tennessee Valley Authority. The lake stretches from Pickwick Landing Dam to Wilson Dam.
Alabama Bass Trail
Neely Henry Lake is located on the Coosa River near Gadsden, Alabama. The lake was formed by the Neely Henry Dam, built in 1966 by Alabama Power Company for hydroelectric power and recreation.
Alabama Bass Trail
Logan Martin Lake is located in east central Alabama on the Coosa River approximately 30 miles east of Birmingham, Alabama. This 17,000-acre Coosa River reservoir was built in 1965 by Alabama Power Company.
This 12,000 acre lake has 289 miles of shoreline and has played host to the Bass Masters Classic Tournament. Since being impounded in 1914 by the Alabama Power Company, Lay Lake is best known for its spotted bass and largemouth bass fishing. A high quality largemouth bass and spotted bass fishery exists at Lay Reservoir.
40+ miles of largemouth bass and spotted bass. Located in the Alabama counties of Talladega, Shelby, Coosa and Chilton.
]]>Alabama Bass Trail
The Alabama River, in the U.S. state of Alabama, is formed by the Tallapoosa and Coosa rivers, which unite about 6 miles north of Montgomery.]]>
Alabama Bass Trail
Eufaula Lake is a reservoir in Oklahoma. It is located on the Canadian River, 27 mi upstream from its confluence with the Arkansas River and near the town of Eufaula.
Alabama Bass Trail
The Mobile-Tensaw River Delta is the largest river delta and wetland in Alabama. It encompasses approximately 260,000 acres in a 40-by-10-mile area and is the second largest delta in the United States.
Alabama Bass Trail
Lewis Smith Lake is a reservoir in north Alabama. Located on the Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River, the lake covers over 21,000 acres in Cullman, Walker, and Winston counties.
Alabama Bass Trail
Jordan Lake is a lake in Elmore County, Alabama. The closest town is Wetumpka. Jordan Lake is a reservoir with a water surface of 6,800 acres, shoreline of about 188 miles, a total length of 18 miles.
Meaher State Park is a state park located in Spanish Fort, Alabama. The park is accessed from the Battleship Parkway, also known locally as the Mobile Bay Causeway]]>
Stremas and tributaries near Clairmont Springs
- Latitude: 33° 18' 53.4" (33.3148°) north
- Longitude: 85° 54' 55.9" (85.9155°) west
- Elevation: 347 meters (1,138 feet)
Also in the Area
- Springhill Church
- Springhill CemeteryCemetery, 1,800 feet west
- Newburys PondReservoir, 2,900 feet west
- Hobbs ProspectMine, 3,300 feet northeast
- Idaho Volunteer Fire DepartmentBuilding, 1 mile west
- Jackson MineMine, 1 mile northwest
- Idaho MineMine, 1 mile east
Dothan is a city located in the southeastern corner of the State of Alabama, situated approximately 20 miles west of the Georgia state line and 18 miles north of Florida.]]>
- Jessie Owens Museum & Memorial Park
The twenty acre park has attractions to honor Owens, a museum, a long-jump pit and a replica of Jessie's home.
]]>The museum features a wide range of locomotives, cars and other railroad equipment that dates from the 19th century to the 1950s and operates regularly scheduled excursions with museum equipment over the museum’s track. It also features two depots that are approximately 100 years old.
]]>In May 1962, the USS Alabama (BB-60) had been ordered scrapped along with her South Dakota-class sister ships,USS South Dakota, USS Indiana, and USS Massachusetts. Citizens of the state of Alabama had formed the "USSAlabama Battleship Commission" to raise funds for the preservation of Alabama as a memorial to the men and women who served in World War II. Alabama’s school children raised approximately $100,000 in nickels and dimes from lunch money and allowances to help the cause. The ship was awarded to the state on June 16, 1964, and was formally turned over on July 7, 1964 in ceremonies at Seattle, Washington. Alabama was then towed to her permanent berth at Mobile, Alabama, arriving in Mobile Bay on September 14, 1964 and opening as a museum ship on January 9, 1965. Alabama was joined in 1969 by the submarine USS Drum which was moored behind her until 2001, when the submarine was moved onto land for preservation in a permanent display.
Hurricane Katrina caused more than $7 million in damages to Battleship Memorial Park on August 29, 2005 when it came ashore. It almost completely destroyed the aircraft pavilion and gave the Alabama an eight-degree list to port and shifting at her permanent anchorage. This forced the park to temporarily close for repairs. It reopened on January 9, 2006.
]]>2741 John Hawkins Pkwy.
Hoover, AL 35244
(205)403-6114]]>
Mobile, AL 36606
(251)776-7171
Store hours: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday-Saturday
website: www.americasthrift.com
]]>
Foley, AL 36535
(251)943-4581
Store Hours: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday-Saturday
Website: www.waterfrontbargaincenters.com
]]>
800 St. Louis St.
Mobile, AL 36603
(251)432-5245
Store Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday-Friday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday
Website: wings-of-life.com]]>
Mobile, AL 36607
(251)709-5610
Store Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday-Saturday
Website: penelopehouse.org]]>
Mobile, AL 36616
(251)471-3108
Store Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday-Saturday
Website: www.habitatsswalabama.org]]>
Mobile AL 36608
251-662-1121
Store Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday - Friday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday
Website: www.habitatswalabama.org]]>
7640 Moffett Rd.
Mobile, AL 36618
(251)645-6007
Store Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Saturday
]]>
Mobile, AL 36693
(251)661-5661
Store Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday
9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday]]>
Mobile, AL 36609
21-287-8415
Store Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday-Sunday]]>
Mobile AL 36609
251-342-6555
Store Hours: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday-Saturday
10:00 am to 7:00 pm Sunday]]>
Mobile AL 36608
251-633-6113
Store Hours: 8:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday-Friday
10:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday]]>
Daphne, AL 36526
251-621-0682
Store Hours: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday-Saturday
10:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday]]>
Daphne, AL 36526
251-626-6102
Store Hours: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday-Friday
10:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday]]>
Mobile AL 36619
251-666-1408
Store Hours: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday-Saturday
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Sunday
]]>
Mobile AL36619
251-666-1408
Store Hours: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday-Saturday
12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sunday]]>
Mobile AL 36695
251-375-9109
Store Hours: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday-Sunday]]>
Semmes AL 36575
251-645-6190
Store Hours: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday-Saturday
10:00 am to 7:00 pm Sunday]]>
Smuteye or Smut Eye is an unincorporated community in Bullock County, Alabama, United States. It is northeast of Perote. Smuteye is located in ZIP code 36061, but residents now use a mailing address in Banks 36005. Smuteye Pond and Smuteye Lake are located north of Smuteye and south of Aberfoil.
]]>According to one account, Blues Old Stand was named for a man named Blue who kept a store known locally as the 'stand'.
]]>This community, settled during the mid-1830s, was first called Fulford’s Cross Roads, then Missouri Cross Roads when a post office was established here in 1846. The name Perote, adopted in 1850, was suggested by veterans returning from the Mexican War (1846-48), who remembered a citadel in Mexico by that name. Incorporation followed in 1858.
]]>The town of Aberfoil was incorporated January 26, 1839, in then Macon County, with the first election for councilors conducted and managed by Lewis Stoudenmire, Charles G. Lynch, Thomas Scott, David Hudson, and A. J. and E. A. Jackson. Aberfoil was the first town incorporated within the present boundaries of Bullock County, and was one of three sites considered for the county seat in 1867.
]]>Fitzpatrick is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Bullock County, Alabama.
]]>Thompson, also known as Thompson Station, is an unincorporated community in Bullock County, Alabama, United States. Thompson was incorporated on September 8, 1883, and its charter was repealed in July 1919. A post office was operated in Thompson from 1878 to 1954.
]]>Midway is a town located in eastern Bullock County, Alabama, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 499.
]]>Chelsea really is all about family. Chelsea was ranked the number one city for families in the entire state of Alabama. With it’s unique neighborhood developments, quality schools and business community, Chelsea stands out as one of Shelby County’s most desirable cities.]]>
George L. Scott, Sr., an Alabaster pioneer, owned and operated Alabaster Lime Co. His shipping point, named for him, was known as “Scott Rock”. Later, housing was built to accommodate some of the employees, and the community acquired its name Alabaster from the "white calcium carbonate mineral".]]>
Columbiana, originally called Columbia, was selected as the county seat of Shelby County in 1826 over rivals Calera and Montevallo. After the selection as the county seat, Columbiana celebrated by drilling holes in a large pine tree and packing it with gunpowder. The tree was blown up and the sound could be heard for miles. Later in 1826, the courthouse was moved to an old school building in Columbiana.]]>
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.9 square miles (10 km2), all of it land.]]>
Greenville is a city in Butler County, Alabama, United States. At the 2010 census, the population was 8,135. The city is the county seat of Butler County and is known as the Camellia City.]]>
Welcome to Phenix City, an All-America City with a rich history and a strong dedication to a progressive future. This blossoming community is located seconds away from Columbus, GA and has ample recreation, cultural and educational opportunities with a fantastic business climate.]]>
Address: 1900 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone:(334) 749-5651]]>
Bellefonte was settled in the early 19th century and incorporated on December 15, 1821, when it had nearly 200 residents. Its name was a subjective description consisting of the French words "belle", meaning "beautiful," and "fonte", meaning "fount." It was the Jackson County seat from 1821 to 1859. During the following decade, a post office, courthouse, and church were constructed. A post office was established in 1830. By 1844, the population had grown to 400. The town suffered severe damage during the Civil War. The post office was closed in 1859, and the entire town was abandoned by the 1920s. All that remains of Bellefonte today are the cemetery, the chimney of the local inn, and piles of scattered bricks.
Wikipedia contributors, "Bellefonte, Alabama," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bellefonte,_Alabama&oldid=619606510 (accessed December 25, 2014).
]]>Bellefonte was settled in the early 19th century and incorporated on December 15, 1821, when it had nearly 200 residents. Its name was a subjective description consisting of the French words "belle", meaning "beautiful," and "fonte", meaning "fount." It was the Jackson County seat from 1821 to 1859. During the following decade, a post office, courthouse, and church were constructed. A post office was established in 1830. By 1844, the population had grown to 400. The town suffered severe damage during the Civil War. The post office was closed in 1859, and the entire town was abandoned by the 1920s. All that remains of Bellefonte today are the cemetery, the chimney of the local inn, and piles of scattered bricks.
Wikipedia contributors, "Bellefonte, Alabama," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bellefonte,_Alabama&oldid=619606510 (accessed December 25, 2014).]]>
The town was originally settled under the name Jonesville in the early 19th century. The Jonesville post office was established in 1852. In 1854, the name was changed to Bridgeport for a new railroad bridge over the Tennessee River and the previously established river port.]]>
Because of its location on both a rail line and the Tennessee River, Bridgeport was a strategic site during the American Civil War. The rail bridge at Bridgeport was among those targeted by the East Tennessee bridge-burning conspiracy in November 1861. Bridgeport was the site of a major skirmish on April 29 and August 26, 1862, and numerous other small actions took place in the area. In the latter part of the war, Bridgeport was the site of a major shipyard building gunboats and transports for the Union Army. The USS Chattanooga was built here and became a vital part of the famous "Cracker Line," which broke the Confederate's siege of Chattanooga in November 1863.(See the official records) Bridgeport was incorporated as a city in 1891.
Wikipedia contributors, "Bridgeport, Alabama," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bridgeport,_Alabama&oldid=639515464 (accessed December 25, 2014).]]>
Our area contains some of the finest fishing, golfing and sport clay opportunities with only a short drive.
(256) 638-7014 : (256) 717-8595
www.northeastalhuntingpreserve.com]]>
Our area contains some of the finest fishing, golfing and sport clay opportunities with only a short drive.
(256) 638-7014 : (256) 717-8595
www.northeastalhuntingpreserve.com]]>
Arab is located on top of Brindlee Mountain at 34°19′40″N 86°29′55″W (34.327863, -86.498613). The city is primarily in southern Marshall County; a small portion extends south into Cullman County.]]>
1635 Main Ave Sw
Cullman, AL 35055-5230
P: (256) 735-0704
www.funzonecullman.com
Located in Cullman just off I-65, FUNZONE is more than just family fun, it’s an entertainment mecca offering entertainment options for the whole family. Whether you’re 2 years old or 82 years old, we’ve got something for everyone.]]>
Decatur is the county seat of Morgan County is is the largest city in the county.]]>
6000 Novosel St.
Fort Rucker, Alabama 36362
1-334-598-2508 or 1-888-Army-Avn
Open Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays and all Federal Holiday
Except Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Independence Day]]>
2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd
(Formerly 2000 8th Ave. N)
Birmingham, AL 35203
T: 205.254.2565
F: 205.731.9425
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: Noon-5pm
First Thursdays: open until 9pm
Closed Mondays and Major Holidays
General Admission is FREE]]>
Opera Birmingham
3601 Sixth Avenue South
Birmingham, Alabama 35222
Phone: 205-322-6737
Fax: 205-322-6206
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.]]>
2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd
(Formerly 2000 8th Ave. N)
Birmingham, AL 35203
T: 205.254.2565
F: 205.731.9425
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: Noon-5pm
First Thursdays: open until 9pm
Closed Mondays and Major Holidays
General Admission is FREE
]]>
The Zoo is managed by a private non-profit corporation. It is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), participates in AZA Species Survival Plans (SSP). It is located, along with the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, in Lane Park, a 200-acre city-owned park near the western terminus of U.S. Highway 280 at U.S. Highway 31 on the southern slope of Red Mountain.
]]>The city is the county seat of Talladega County.[3] Talladega is approximately 50 miles (80 km) east of Birmingham, Alabama.]]>
- O.V. Hill South Grandstand Section L
- HC3 handicapped parking lot adjacent to Entrance Plaza Three (3)
- Entrance Plaza One (1)
- HC1 ADA accessible parking area
- Several location throughout our Day Parking Lots
Child identification bracelets are available at the Fan Information/Guest Experience Centers. These bracelets help identify children in the event of separation from their parents or group.
For more information, call the Fan Info Hotline at 256-761-4976.
]]>3310 Memorial Pkwy SW
Huntsville AL
256-469-3005
4:00pm - 10:pm
www.theoriginalpublichouse.com]]>
Courtland was home to the Courtland Army Airfield (Courtland AAF) in 1944 and 1945. It was dismantled immediately after WWII and given the city of Courtland to use as an airport. Today, it is Courtland Airport.]]>
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is located at 12295 State Hwy 180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542. Hours: Daylight Hours - Every Day
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Most visitors come during the mid-May to mid-June period to see the flowering of the Cahaba Lily (Hymenocallis coronaria). The Refuge contains a vehicle accessible road along the river and a parking area with access to trails and river access.
An annual highlight occurs from mid-May through very early June, when the Cahaba lilies bloom. There is an annual festival in West Blocton on the last Saturday in May in honor of these stunning flowers. The festival includes guided tours to the lily shoals and is well worth your time.
]]>In June 1995 the writer Phil Campbell organized and wrote about a convention of people who shared their name with the town of Phil Campbell, Alabama. Twenty-two Phil Campbells and one Phyllis Campbell, hailing from all over America, attended. The story of the Phil Campbell convention was published in Might Magazine, a San-Francisco-based publication founded by Dave Eggers. The essay was later included in Might’s anthology, Shiny Adidas Tracksuits and the Death of Camp, and the convention itself was mentioned by Ripley's Believe it or Not! A second “Phil Campbell Day” was organized the following year, but it was not as well attended. Phil Campbell’s city hall, however, still maintains a file of all the Phil Campbells who visit.
]]>
More than 6,000 visitors per year visit the refuge. The facility is unstaffed, but is administered by the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur, Alabama.
Two caves, Key Cave and Collier Cave, lie within the refuge, approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) apart. Both caves are closed to the public. Each is on the northern shore of Pickwick Lake on the Tennessee River. The area also contains several sinkholes and underground cave systems, including a 38-acre (150,000 m2) sinkhole lake. The sinkholes and cave systems provide a source of groundwater for the caves. The refuge is set up to minimize the pollution of this groundwater.]]>
Zip City received its name from an old time store owner, Mr. Alonzo Parker, who said the cars zip through on the newly paved Chisholm Road. In the 1970's and 80's there was an amazing amount of traffic on Chisholm on account of motorists "zipping" by towards the Tennessee state line, where they could buy alcohol. It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names.]]>
Zip City received its name from an old time store owner, Mr. Alonzo Parker, who said the cars zip through on the newly paved Chisholm Road. In the 1970's and 80's there was an amazing amount of traffic on Chisholm on account of motorists "zipping" by towards the Tennessee state line, where they could buy alcohol. It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names.]]>
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), of which 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2) is land and 0.31% is water.]]>
The town's unusual name is taken from part of two neighboring cities, Guin and Winfield. "Gu-Win" and "Guin" are not the same, though the pronunciation is virtually the same, leading to occasional confusion by visitors.]]>
The town's unusual name is taken from part of two neighboring cities, Guin and Winfield. "Gu-Win" and "Guin" are not the same, though the pronunciation is virtually the same, leading to occasional confusion by visitors.]]>
Established in the early 1820s by former French Bonapartists as part of their Vine and Olive Colony, after they were forced to abandon their first town at Demopolis and many found Aigleville unsuitable.
Although never more than a village, Arcola became the largest settlement in the colony. Beginning in the 1830s American settlers moved into the area and purchased most of the former French land grants, primarily using Arcola as a river landing. By the 1850s the French settlement had disappeared, replaced by a community of adjoining plantations.
Wikipedia contributors, "Arcola, Alabama," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Arcola,_Alabama&oldid=597771249 (accessed January 16, 2015).
]]>Located in the southwestern side of Greensboro, AL at the intersection of Davis Street and Martin Luther King Avenue (Site GPS Coordinates N32.697611,W87.609667).]]>
First produced in in small frame building behind the Patterson's home, the Patterson's made the decision to move the manufacturing operations to a plant in downtown Fayette, AL in 1944. This historic building remains the home of Golden Eagle Syrup today.]]>
Best Regards,
Fred Smith
Alabama Sunshine Inc.
1-800-660-3933]]>
Fayette Glove Division
931 Second Avenue, SE
Fayette, AL 35555
Showa Best Glove is global manufacturing powerhouse in the hand protection industry. With U.S. headquarters and extensive research and development operations in Menlo, Georgia, and manufacturing and sales operations in the United States, Canada, Central and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific Rim, the company manufactures more than 1800 individual glove choices in a variety of styles for use primarily in the construction, industrial, automotive, healthcare, retail and commercial fishing industries.]]>
We live and work in the shadow of Little River Canyon, our namesake. The sophisticated knits we design are a nod to the beauty and depth of this place. We craft each sock with pride and care, honoring the land by using the highest quality organic cotton and sustainable practices.
Our designs are classic, infinitely wearable and filled with a sense of place. Welcome to Little River.]]>
Family owned and operated company making seasonings and marinades.
405 St. Nicholas Street
Brewton, AL 36427
Website: http://naltys.com/
Clay County formed in 1866. The town's name was officially changed to Lineville in 1870 when it became the temporary seat of government for Clay County.]]>
The forest covers parts of eleven counties in Alabama. In descending order of forest land area they are Cleburne, Clay, Bibb, Talladega, Perry, Hale, Calhoun, Chilton, Tuscaloosa, Cherokee, and Dallas counties.
]]>Athens Saturday Market Website]]>
Sunday 8am -4pm
Website
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Huntsville AL
June 2 - August 4, Mondays 1-6pm]]>
Huntsville AL
May - October, Thursdays 7:30 am - Noon]]>
Saturday 8am - Noon
Closed Sunday & Monday
Website]]>
May - September, Tuesdays 3-7pm
Website]]>
Madison AL 35758
April - September, Saturdays 8am - Noon
October - November 9am - Noon
Website]]>
Sunday 8:00am -3:00pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Website]]>
Closed Sundays]]>
Meridianville AL
May - September
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Website]]>
The surnames of some early settlers were Prather, Meachum, Bonner, Ussery, Vinson and Gladnys (Gladnys Mill).
(Note-The state line between today's Georgia and Alabama is about 2–3 miles to the east but, from the 1830s through the Civil War, there were arguments about where the line was... and so a few references might include this location as then during that period as in Georgia.)
]]>Washington was founded in 1817 on the site of the former Autauga Indian town of Atagi and named in honor of George Washington. On November 22, 1819, the Alabama territorial legislature chose Washington as the county seat of Autauga County, which it remained until 1830. A courthouse, hotel, jail, post office and pillory were constructed to meet the needs of the county government. The county seat was moved to Kingston in 1830 in order to be closer to the geographic center of the county. Soon after, many citizens began to leave, and Washington was deserted by 1879. The post office in Washington was operated from 1824 to 1854.
]]>This town is the county seat of St. Clair County along with Pell City. According to the 2005 U.S. Census estimates, the city had a population of 2,429.]]>
It is located 30 miles each from the state boundaries of Georgia to the east (Dade County) and Tennessee to the north, about 45 miles from Huntsville, Alabama to the west and about 55 miles from Chattanooga, Tennessee to the northeast.]]>
Each settler at Aigleville owned three separate land lots. These included the town lot, a garden lot (called a small allotment), and a farm (called a large allotment). With the failure of the colony at large, Aigleville was a largely abandoned by the late 1830s. Despite this, General Lefèbvre-Desnoëttes' house was noted as still standing during a governmental resurvey of the area in 1842. The site was heavily forested by the early 20th century. This gave way to open land with industrial usage during the later half of the 20th and into the 21st century, under its ownership by a local cement plant.
Wikipedia contributors, "Aigleville (Alabama)," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aigleville_(Alabama)&oldid=636968409 (accessed January 16, 2015).
]]>At the beginning of the 20th Century, Battelle included hundreds of houses, a school, a commissary, a hotel and post office, in addition to the furnace and coke ovens. Battelle had a water system with water from a spring that was pumped into a large wooden tank and then piped into the surrounding homes.
After the mining company ceased operations at Battelle and the better homes were sold and moved, there was never much activity in the community. The Belcher Lumber Company of Centerville operated there for a few years in the 1940s.
Wikipedia contributors, "Battelle, Alabama," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Battelle,_Alabama&oldid=624613754 (accessed January 16, 2015).
]]>Monday - Saturday 8 am - Dark
Sunday 1: pm - 5pm
Pumpkins & Fall decorative itms, strawberries
Call for times and info
205-755-4553
www.grandolepumpkinpatch.net]]>
7 days a week 7:00 am - 6:00 pm May 15 - Augutst 15
CallAhead 334-366-4263
Buses Welcome
Peaches, plums nectarines, blackberries, figs]]>
Please call ahead for availability 205-755-9326 and 205-755-5315
Peaches, tomatoes, okra & squash
]]>
334-336-4723
Peaches]]>
Blueberries
205-755-3681]]>
June 15 - October 20 other crops.
Strawberries, peaches and various other vegetables.
Call for availability. 205-755-4203 and 205-280-0242]]>
blackberries, field peas July
Eelderberries August]]>
Haleyville AL
The first 911 call was made in Haleyville Alabama on February 16, 1968. A red rotary dial phone was used to make the call.
The phone is housed in a plexiglass box in Haleyville city hall. The phone is on display during city hall business hours only so you might call to confirm.
Phone: 205-486-5201
GPS: 34°13′48″N 87°37′8″W]]>
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa AL
Outdoor art piece on the grounds of the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. A sculpture by Joe McCreary located in Woods Quad at the University of Alabama.
Phone: 205-348-5967
Free Admission]]>
Birmingham AL
Strange and unique tourist attraction created by one man, Joe Minter.]]>
From I-20, exit 191, go south on Hwy 431 for eight miles until you see the hearses and chickens artwork on the right.
The hauned chicken house is open in October but the hearses and chickens are year round.]]>
Built by Robert Kendrick during 1978 – 1979.]]>
Robot made from scrap. Located on County Road 89.
Take County Road 89 to caution light at Fisher Crossroads. Continue past the light and Lirpa Anad Nitsud is across from the Shell station.
Fort Harker was built on a broad hill a quarter-mile east of the town of Stevenson.Ft. Harker was an earthen redoubt, 150 feet (46 m) square, with walls that were 14 feet (4.3 m) high, surrounded by an 8-foot-deep (2.4 m) dry moat. It contained 7 cannon platforms, a bomb-proof powder magazine, a draw-bridge entrance and an 8-sided wooden blockhouse at its center.]]>
Union General William Rosecrans established his headquarters at Fort Harker in July, 1863.
The design of the fort is typical of many built during the American Civil War. The fort was constructed as a square earthen redoubt, 45 meters (148 feet) on a side. The walls were constructed of rammed earth 4.3 meters (14 feet) high, surrounded by a 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) deep dry moat. The fort was armed with seven barbettes for heavy cannon, and a bomb-proof powder magazine. Access to the fort was by draw bridge across the moat. An eight-sided wooden blockhouse was situated at the center of the redoubt.
The fort would be abandoned after the war and fall into disrepair. After restoration, the site became a city park in 1985.]]>
An important ferry crossing for north-south travel from Pickens County to Sumter County. Ferry was still in use in 1920.
The area of Vienna is in private ownership. Stone monument at site of town and an unnamed cemetery.
]]>After the Civil War ended, the old uniforms were then converted into the making of bonded paper. The mill still stands today. There are tall stone walls in the area, and buttons from uniforms can be found in the town. The woods have taken over most of the area, and no buildings remain (other than the mill). Beaver Mills is on private property, and requires permission to enter. The bridges have since been removed to prevent anyone from intruding.]]>
In 1813, Blakeley was founded by Josiah Blakeley, "an entrepreneur and adventurer from Connecticut who moved to Mobile in 1806. He purchased 7,000 acres of land in the northeastern portion of Mobile Bay. In 1813 he hired a surveyor to lay out the town of Blakeley and sold the first 10 lots. On January 6, 1814, the Mississippi Territorial Legislature authorized Josiah Blakeley to lay out a town to be known as Blakeley. It received official incorporation from the State of Alabama in 1820.
Wikipedia contributors, "Blakeley, Alabama," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Blakeley,_Alabama&oldid=640995668 (accessed January 29, 2015).
]]>Also spelled Cahawba, the capital existed from 1820 to 1825. The Alabama Historical Commission maintains Cahaba as a state historic site and as an important archaeological site. Now a park, abandoned streets, cemeteries, and ruins remain.
9518 Cahaba Road
Orrville, AL 36767
Phone/Fax 334-872-8058
Visitor Center:
Open 12pm – 5pm daily
Grounds:
Open 9am – 5pm daily
Following the war Claiborne became one of the largest and fastest growing communities in what would become Alabama.
Claiborne remained an important shipping port and trading center throughout the 1840s and 1850s. The coming of the American Civil War saw the construction of batteries along the lower Alabama River and at Claiborne. The town was heavily looted at the end of the war. Following the war, the town quickly lost importance in the new economy. By 1872 the population had dwindled to approximately 350 people. When the new railroad through Monroe County bypassed Claiborne in the early 20th century, the fate of the settlement was sealed. By 2008 the site contained only the James Dellet House and three 19th century cemeteries.
Wikipedia contributors, "Claiborne, Alabama," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Claiborne,_Alabama&oldid=610967062 (accessed January 30, 2015).
]]>Following the war Claiborne became one of the largest and fastest growing communities in what would become Alabama.
Claiborne remained an important shipping port and trading center throughout the 1840s and 1850s. The coming of the American Civil War saw the construction of batteries along the lower Alabama River and at Claiborne. The town was heavily looted at the end of the war. Following the war, the town quickly lost importance in the new economy. By 1872 the population had dwindled to approximately 350 people. When the new railroad through Monroe County bypassed Claiborne in the early 20th century, the fate of the settlement was sealed. By 2008 the site contained only the James Dellet House and three 19th century cemeteries.
Wikipedia contributors, "Claiborne, Alabama," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Claiborne,_Alabama&oldid=610967062 (accessed January 30, 2015).]]>
Reports of paranormal activity are common.]]>
Long time residents and former church members attribute the tales to "pure hogwash."]]>
Mount Sterling Methodist Church is a historic Methodist church building near the junction of Choctaw County Road 43 and Choctaw County Road 27 in the rural community of Mount Sterling, Alabama. It is an almost unaltered example of the simple, Greek Revival style popular for rural churches in the mid-19th century. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 1986.]]>
| Sequence | Latitude(DEC) | Longitude(DEC) | Latitude(DMS) | Longitude(DMS) | Map Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.1825950 | -86.2005329 | 341057N | 0861202W | Boaz |
Coordinates: 34°10′57″N 86°12′02″W
Historical Topo Map]]>
Phone (334) 522-3607]]>
Dark figures and strange noises have been reported by the locals that have named one of the black figures “The Black Phantom.”
The mill was built on land that was at one time the muster ground for the Shelby County Volunteers that served in the Creek War of 1836 – the second Indian War. There were a number of deadly battles in the area.]]>
Reports of the piano being played and footsteps in the main part of the building have scared more than a few visitors. Sometimes the glasses hanging in the bar clink, and a woman has been spotted on the upstairs landing.
A real jewel of Alabama, the Victoria Inn is one of the top choices of travellers including famous celebrities.]]>
Reports of the piano being played and footsteps in the main part of the building have scared more than a few visitors. Sometimes the glasses hanging in the bar clink, and a woman has been spotted on the upstairs landing.
A real jewel of Alabama, the Victoria Inn is one of the top choices of travellers including famous celebrities.]]>
Neversink Cave Conservancy Preserve, Jackson County, Alabama[/caption]Long known and loved by caver explorers, the cave is considered by many to be the classic pit. It is probably the most photographed pit in TAG (Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia) due to the beautiful fern covered ledges (including some rare and endangered ferns), waterfalls, and other features. The pit is about 40 feet in diameter at the top and bells out to 100 feet in diameter at the bottom. It has been featured in countless slide shows and has been pictured in many publications.]]>
Fern Cave has five entrances. Four of these are on the Fern Cave National Wildlife Refuge (US Department of the Interior), and one (The Fern Sink, or Surprise Pit entrance) is located on property the SCCi owns. One section of the cave is the largest gray bat hibernaculum in the country. As a result, new restrictions are now in place to protect the bat colony from White Nose Syndrome. We ask that everyone who visits the cave take the decontamination request very seriously.
Entry into Surprise Pit requires a permit. The other four entrances of Fern Cave that the US Fish and Wildlife Service owns are still closed. Contact Fern Cave Access Coordinator Steve Pitts at fern@scci.org at least TWO weeks before you would like to visit the cave. Phone: (256) 353-7243]]>
West of Clanton Alabama 13 miles on the small tributary of Mulberry Creek.
The Franklin (Jemison) Mine, small pits in schists and quartz, site of a 10 stamp mill operated until 1923.
On the south bank of the creek exposing Hillabee Schist, The B.T. Childers Prospect with pyrite and copper minerals.
Also along Mulberry Creek, about 2 miles below Honeycutts Mill for some distance above, the Mulberry Creek Placers, productive in the early days.
All the tributaries contain placer gold.
| Latitude: | 32.7795721 |
| Longitude: | -86.8560989 |
Semmes, Alabama, USA
Location
| FAA Identifier: | AL74 |
| Lat/Long: | 30-45-51.6780N / 088-18-21.0290W 30-45.861300N / 088-18.350483W 30.7643550 / -88.3058414 (estimated) |
| Elevation: | 215 ft. / 66 m (estimated) |
| Variation: | 02E (1985) |
| From city: | 3 miles NE of SEMMES, AL |
| Time zone: | UTC -5 (UTC -6 during Standard Time) |
| Zip code: | 36575 |
Airport Operations
| Airport use: | Private use. Permission required prior to landing |
| Activation date: | 05/1987 |
| Control tower: | no |
| ARTCC: | HOUSTON CENTER |
| FSS: | ANNISTON FLIGHT SERVICE STATION |
| Attendance: | UNATNDD |
| Wind indicator: | yes |
| Segmented circle: | no |
Airport Communications
| WX ASOS at MOB (5 nm SE): | PHONE 251-607-0469 |
| WX ASOS at BFM (15 nm SE): | PHONE 251-431-6762 |
Nearby radio navigation aids
| VOR radial/distance | VOR name | Freq | Var | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJIr045/3.6 | SEMMES VORTAC | 115.30 | 05E | |||
| BFMr301/15.8 | BROOKLEY VORTAC | 112.80 | 04E | |||
| GCVr150/22.1 | GREENE COUNTY VORTAC | 115.70 | 05E |
Union Brig. Gen. James H. Wilson crosses the rain-swollen Tennessee River at Gravelly Springs in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
Maj. Gen. James Harrison Wilson, U.S. Army, assembled the largest cavalry force ever massed in the western hemisphere. Five divisions totaling 22,000 camped from Gravelly Springs westward to Waterloo, Alabama.
Wilson made headquarters a mile east of the springs at Wildwood plantation. After intensive training Wilson's Cavalry crossed the rain-swollen Tennessee River to invade South Alabama and Georgia.
Wilson split his men into three divisions that were to proceed in three separate columns in order to mask his intentions and confuse Confederate Lt. General Nathan Bedford Forrest and conceal the intended target, Selma Alabama.
]]>Park is located Between mile marker 270 & 271 on Hwy 231.
Blountsville Historical Park
71406 Main St.
Blountsville, AL 35031
Contact Betty Alexander 205.429.2468
betoka84@yahoo.com
The eastern bluff of Ebell Mountain has long been a favorite scenic area of Blount County. This wooded area at one of the highest elevations in the county was chosen as the site for Palisades Park. The most obvious function is an overlook point. The main feature is a sheer sandstone bluff averaging about 60-70 feet in height and extending across the property for more than a 1/4 mile.
]]>Forty-five white men and between 130 and 140 negroes are entombed in No. 3 coal mine at Palos tonight as the result of a terrific explosion occurring this morning and it is believed all are dead. Palos is forty miles west of Birmingham and the mines are owned by the Palos Coal and Coke company of this city.
]]>Rock Run had its start as a mining community, and may have been named from a run on the rocks containing iron ore. According to another story, a settler climbing a hill dislodged a rock, and watching it roll down the hill, said "Look at that rock run!" A post office operated under the name Rock Run from 1883 to 1957.
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Rock Run Furnace Foundations[/caption]]]>Bluffton was founded as a mining community in 1888. In 1890, Bluffton was home to approximately 8,000 residents. The Bluffton Land, Ore and Furnace Company operated an iron mine in the area, and was also responsible for building the Signal Hotel, which at one point hosted Rudyard Kipling. The Signal Hotel was the first structure in Cherokee County with electric lights. Bluffton had one newspaper, the Bluffton Mascot, and was home to a Methodist Episcopal church and Salem Baptist Church, which is still in use today. Bluffton was also the planned site of a college, The University of the Southland. A groundbreaking took place on April 24, 1889, but the college was never built. Besides the iron mines, Bluffton was home to a water works system, school, post office, and Cherokee County's first electrical generating plant. Even so, Bluffton's ore fields did not meet the expectations of their investors and higher grade iron was available closer to Birmingham. Commercial businesses began to fail, and Bluffton soon came to be considered a ghost town.]]>
TWO BIG STILLS ARE DESTROYEDUnited States Revenue Collector G.B. McClurkin with a posse on last Saturday, captured two big moonshine plants in operation in Cleburne county, some seven or eight miles north of Edwardsville, in the Shoal Creek neighborhood, destroying both. The two plants were about a mile apart. Two operators were surprized by the officer and undertook to flee from the place but found themselves surrounded. Theirs was a very large, well equipped plant, the still being of copper. There were 30 stands of beer, amounting to some 1,500 or 2,000 gallons, besides a considerable quantity of newly made whiskey, all of which was destroyed. The posse then moved on to the next plant which was itself at considerable proportions, the still being of copper and with its fourteen stands of beer. The owners of this plant had made their escape, having, it is presumed, gotten an inkling of the coming of the officer with his posse, but the plant was left hot by its owners. A bonfire, started by the officer, told the tale of the passing of that plant also.
]]>The community grew up around the Cherokee town Turkeytown. A post office called Turkey Town was established in 1828, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1861. The community was named after the village, which was named in honor of the Cherokee chief Little Turkey.]]>
Gold is present at a grade sufficient to have a strong effect on the economics of an excavation project. It may even be viable as the only commodity mined.
This depost has operated in the past as a small scale production but was closed at the time it was surveyed. There were no known plans to reopen it.
]]>A marker was erected at the site by Clarke County school children in 1931 and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 31, 1974.
]]>High Falls Park
969 Co Rd 144, Grove Oak, AL 35975
Millbrook Alabama is a city in Autauga and Elmore counties in the State of Alabama. The population was 14,640 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Millbrook includes the former village of Robinson Springs within its boundaries. Numerous eras delineate Millbrook’s past.
]]>Semmes (pronounced, in the local English dialect, "simz") is a town in western Mobile County, Alabama, in the Mobile metropolitan statistical area. Incorporated on May 2, 2011. The statutory census indicated that the town has a population of 2,897 people. It covers 2,100 acres. The current Mayor is David Baker.
The Semmes area is bounded to the North by the Citronelle area, bounded to the East by the cities of Saraland and Prichard, bounded to the South by the city of Mobile, and finally bounded to the West by Big Creek Lake.
]]>Gulf Shores is a city on Alabama's Gulf Coast. Its Gulf State Park has beaches, trails and a pier, plus a golf course and a zip line over the dunes. To the west, sea turtles and migratory birds thrive among the coastal habitats of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Farther west, 19th-century Fort Morgan guards Mobile Bay. The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo offers hands-on encounters with lemurs, kangaroos and sloths.
]]>Autauga County Alabama
$750 per member
(334)868-9296
Memberships available for 2017-2018 season. Turkey hunting rights not included. 688 acres.]]>
(205)306-5497
$1,500 per member.
16 members total.
Land consist of mixture of various stage pines, clear cuts and hardwood bottoms and stream buffers. Visit us on Facebook at 6 mile hunting club.
1750 acres.]]>
Bibb County Alabama
(256)651-9387
$175/ day for deer gun season per gun.
$150/day for bow and black powder season per gun. $150/day all other activities including feral swine all year long per gun.
Hunt Saturday and half a day Sunday for $250/day per gun.
Bordering the Talladega National Forest Oakmulgee division there is 100 acres of pristine forest containing large pine and hardwood with gentle hills leading to the swamp. A perfect habitat for Alabama big game like Deer, Turkey and Feral Swine. Privately owned land that been in the family for 100 years. Currently 4 shooting houses with room for at least two hunters each. Guests are welcome and must sign waivers and obey all rules same as hunters, young guest will be taken into consideration case by case.
100 acres.
]]>Bullock County Alabama
(256)656-5940
(256)778-8141
$3,500 per member.
5 total members.
2 members needed.
Shooting range. 35+ green fields. 2 miles power lines that's 80% planted. Available room for 2 campers. Bunk lodge available. Skinning shed. 4 bucks total. No limit on doe and pigs. Member may bring a guest on every trip. Under deer/game management for over 10 years. Good country cooking. 2400 acres.
]]>Bullock County Alabama
(334)695-6465
$2,000 per member.
2 memberships available
6 members total
On the Conecuh River 15 minutes south of Union Springs in Inverness, Alabama. One mile on the Conecuh River. Trophy managed for the past 13 yrs. 350 acres of hardwoods, 350 acres of clearcuts and 300 acres of larger pines. A place to pull your camper is available but no electricity or water. Deer and turkeys with a few hogs.
1000 acres.
]]>(334)695-6465
Bullock County Alabama
$2,600 plus $250 per year for camper sites.
We will only have 19 members this year and will be filling a few spots.
Conecuh River Hunting Club. On the Conecuh River in Inverness, Alabama. Four miles of hardwood bottoms and a mixture of Pines and clearcuts. Visit our facebook page conecuhriverhunting and check us out. First payment is due March 1, $1,300.00 and the second made by June 1. Deer and Turkey.
]]>(256)328-0310
Chambers County Alabama
$2,500 regular membership
$1,100 turkey-only membership
Just south of Lafayette on Hwy. 431. We are looking for a few new members for the upcoming season. We have a nice 4 bedroom house with 2 full baths, washer/dryer, full kitchen, pool table and sat TV. Skinning racks and a walk-in cooler also on site as well as a large commercial grade, wood or charcoal fired grill. We have good mix of woods ranging from new cutover, set out pine, to mixed hardwoods. We also have about a 5 acre lake on the property along with a few swamps. We are very family orientated. See our website at www.huntbigt.com.
3700 acres
]]>(205)687-0386
$2,500 regular membership
$1,100 turkey-only membership
Just south of Lafayette on Hwy. 431. We are looking for a few new members for the upcoming season. We have a nice 4 bedroom house with 2 full baths, washer/dryer, full kitchen, pool table and sat TV. Skinning racks and a walk-in cooler also on site as well as a large commercial grade, wood or charcoal fired grill. We have good mix of woods ranging from new cutover, set out pine, to mixed hardwoods. We also have about a 5 acre lake on the property along with a few swamps. We are very family orientated. See our website at www.huntbigt.com.
3700 acres
]]>(205)656-6184
(205)668-0830
$1,400 per member.
70 members max.
Current openings.
We are located in West Central Alabama. We offer a family atmosphere, double shooting houses, 140 green fields, pines, clear cuts, hardwoods and swamps. Club has a camp ground & hook ups as well as bath houses and a bunk house. Visit us athttp://www.hillcresthuntingclubincllc.com/for more details.
10,000+ acres
]]>Clarke County Alabama &
Wilcox County Alabama
bwesley@gulfcity.com
$3,950 per member
5 members now. Need 1 or 2 more.
Privately Owned and has been under Lease/Strict Management for +10yrs. Consists of Mature Timber (850ac 35-40yr Pines, 600ac Merch. Hardwood & 50ac Cutover in 2017) throughout Rolling Topo. Cane Creek Runs thru the Middle of it w/another (4-5)Streams breaking off of it, along w/a few Smaller Ponds/Water Holes.(35) Green Fields that vary in Size. Well Maint. Roads, Gated, Beautiful Hills & Bottoms. Trophy Managed! Aim to take Mature Deer & the Correct Amount of Does needed.
House:
3drm/2bth Ranch Style (Really Nice Place) off Hwy. 1(9mi from Land). Utilities (Washer, Dryer & All Appliances), Dish Cable, City Water, Sewer/Trash Incld. Deer Cleaning Station at Both House & Property as well as Electricity & Water at Both. Barn Located at the House on Hwy. 1. There's really too much to mention so if you're seriously interested in a rare opportunity to join a Fine Club w/a Laid Back Group of Guys, please contact me.100 Wilcox
1,500 Clarke
All Game Included...
(706)765-8435
jerry@wildlifecooperative.com
$4,000 per member.
15 members total.
Member can setup an RV at camp headquarters, which is a 2-acre concrete pad overlooking a 30-acre lake. Member arranges his/her own electrical service.
A member can harvest 2 bucks, 6 does, 2 gobblers. Dues cover lease, summer and winter plantings for wildlife, feed & mineral sites, water utility, hunting rights, fishing rights, and year-round access to property. Petrey Farms has been operated 20 years on high end QDM program. Deer density is above average. Herd structure and composition is excellent with a 2:1 doe-to-buck ratio and a higher number of bucks in each age class. A shooter buck must be 4.5 years or older. Lake is stocked with bass, bream and crappie. Bass in 10-12 pound range have been caught in recent years. Managed lands in this area produce 140-160 class bucks with an occasional 170s. Members cooperate in management activities such as collecting observation & harvest data, enhancing habitat, maintaining doe:buck ratio, regulating hunting pressure, protecting immature bucks, controlling predators, and selectively harvesting older age class bucks.
4,500 acres.
Managed by Certified Wildlife Biologist. Land is located near Petrey.
]]>(256)504-8237
Etowah County Alabama
& Cherokee County Alabama
Stevenkellett@bellsouth.net
$605 per member.
10 members needed.
9 ponds. 5 green fields. 2 cabins for use. 12 shooting stands. Kid friendly! Abundant turkey & waterfowl! Visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KellettCreek.
Phone: (205) 695-7029
Lamar Theatre in Vernon Open Sat. 6:30-10:30.
Saturday night music shows with as many as 25 different entertainers, professional and amateur. Country, gospel, blues, comedy. Different show every Sat.
Phone: (205) 932-2196
Amenities include free wifi, food & drinks for sale, swimming lessons, lazy river, water aerobics, and lap swimming. The Aquatic Facility at the Guthrie Smith Park features a 5,380 sq. ft. outdoor multi-purpose pool, interactive play features, multiple water slides and drop slides on a 35 ft. tower, diving board, four 25-yd. lap lanes, large teaching area, spray pad integration, umbrella tables.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm, summer
Ages 2+: $8 and Age 65+: $5
]]>Phone: (205) 373-2363
The Aliceville Museum has grown from a single room in the Aliceville Public Library to a large facility encompassing three buildings, a courtyard, and a plaza area in downtown Aliceville. The museum has been in its current location since 1995. There are four main exhibit rooms and a large meeting space. The facility is handicap accessible. Self-guided audio tours are available.
Tuesday – Saturday 10am to 12pm; 1pm to 4pm
Adults:$10; Seniors, Active Military: $7 Students: $5
Bibb County Lake is normally open Sunrise to Sunset as follows:
Feburary 1 – June 30: open Tuesday through Sunday.
July 1 – November 30: open Wednesday through Sunday.
December 1 – January 31: Closed
Phone: 877-444-6777
Jennings Ferry has 51 sites and borders the Black Warrior River. All sites have a fire ring, a picnic table, a grill, water and 50 amp electric hookup. The campground has one playground area, one bathhouse and one laundry area. Jennings Ferry does have a day-use area which includes a walking trail, boat ramp and bathroom facilities. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground is situated on a peninsula separating the deep waters of the Black Warrior River to the north and a shallower lake formed by the impounded Clear Creek to the south. The campground’s acreage is thickly forested with mostly mature hardwoods.
]]>Bird’s Hay Bale Art Farm is a large field beside Highway 43 that contains many amusing and imaginative creations, most of which were made with large bales of hay.
Many motorists driving along Highway 43 between Demopolis and Eutaw have done a double-take when they see Bird’s Farm for the first time. Bird’s Farm is a large field beside Highway 43 that contains many amusing and imaginative creations, most of which were made with large bales of hay. The hay bale creations include a ship on rough seas, a rabbit, a helicopter, an army tank, a matador in trouble with a bull, three monkeys that represent “hear no evil”, “see no evil” and “speak no evil”, an octopus devouring a seaman, a pink muscle car, and several other amusing creations. Bird’s Farm also has several creations that contain no hay bales. These include Snoopy crashing the Red Baron’s airplane into a tree, and a towering 32-foot Tin Man that was made with bathtubs, 55-gallon drums, an old fuel tank, a rusted out fertilizer spreader and other scrapped materials.
Address: Forkland
Phone:
Latitude: 32.6291670000 | Longitude: -87.8471940000
Visit the site
The Tuscaloosa Museum of Art displays about 1000 works of fine and decorative art and it is considered to be one of the greatest private collections of American Art.
]]>Circa 1825
Built by William Matthews Marks, who immigrated from Oglethrope County, GA, on acreage purchased from the U.S. land office in Cahaba, AL for $1.25 per acre.
Foundation is pegged-together heart pine; framing is 3" by 9" timbers; mantles, dados, and all the bricks are hand made. Kitchen, baths, a rose garden and pavilion for dancing were added by the Churchill Marks family in the 1920s. The house was purchased by Dr. Haywood B. (Woody) Bartlett in 1957.
In 1967, the movie of Truman's Capote's "Thanksgiving Visitor" was filmed in the house. The facility has served as the Pike Road Community Club Center since 1968. The Pike Road Arts and Crafts fair is held here annually on the first Saturday in November. The house suffered extensive fire damage on August 28, 1997 and was subsequently restored by the Pike Road Community.]]>
Bottle Creek Indian Mounds[/caption]This archaeological site contains eighteen moundsfrom the Mississippian cultural period. Located on Mound Island within the Mobile–Tensaw river delta, the site was occupied between AD 1250 and 1550. Scholars believe that it functioned as a social, political, religious, and trade center for the Mobile Delta region and the central Gulf Coast.
Bottle Creek is one of the most important prehistoric Native American sites in Alabama, second only to Moundville. Located on Mound Island, in the heart of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, it is the largest mound complex on the northern Gulf coastal plain.
Bottle Creek was occupied from about 1250 and probably served as the principal political and religious center for what is now called Pensacola culture for the three centuries prior to European contact. Bottle Creek continued to be Mound L an important site for local Indians, such as the Mobilians, well into the eighteenth century, and French explorer and founder of Mobile Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, is believed to have visited the site in 1702.
Now owned by the state of Alabama, Bottle Creek was declared a National Historic Landmark on March 10, 1995, joining Moundville Archaeological Park as the only other Native American site so recognized in the state of Alabama. It is administered by the Alabama Historical Commission.
]]>Address: 5130 Headland Ave, Dothan, AL 36303
Hours Open · 7AM–5PM
Phone: (334) 793-3224
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Address: 430 Landmark Dr, Dothan, AL 36302
Hours Open · 9AM–5PM
Phone: (334) 794-3452]]>
Address: 126 Museum Ave, Dothan, AL 36303
Opened: 1913
Area: 3 acres
Hours Open · 10AM–5PM
Phone: (334) 794-3871]]>
Address: 250 Chattahoochee St Pk Rd, Gordon, AL 36343
Phone: (334) 522-3607]]>
The park museum interprets the Confederate period and the Alabama Confederate Soldiers’ Home. Wayside signage and visitor guides enable visitors to take walking or driving tours of the Soldiers’ Home site.
]]>135 Main Street
Arab, AL 35016
256-498-2499
Official site of the United States World War One Centennial Commission. In WW1 nearly 5 million men & women joined the US military (116516 died, 204002 wounded). They deserve their own memorial.
]]>Somewhere just southeast of Huntsville, Alabama may lie a fortune in lost gold hidden in a cave. Legend states there is a cave that has gold ingots stacked within. The gold came from Spanish soldiers who were killed near Tuscaloosa Alabama by the Yuchi tribe around 1699.
]]>Collinsville was once the land of the Cherokees. Chief Big Will, a red-headed Indian chief, the son of a British agent to the Indians and a Cherokee squaw, left this area his name forever. In his memory, Little Wills Valley is named and Little Wills Creek, both the north branch and the south branch, which meander across Little Wills Valley and through the town of Collinsville. To the west lies Sand Mountain and to the east Lookout Mountain. Westward through the gap in the ridge lies Big Wills Valley, also named in memory of Chief Big Will, and in Big Wills Valley, Little Wills Creek merges with Big Wills Creek and together they flow into the Coosa River.
Credit: www.collinsvillealabama.net/history.htm
The town is located in the Little Wills Valley, between Lookout Mountain to the east and the smaller Big Ridge to the west.
Jesse James was the younger brother of Alexander Franklin "Frank" James. He is rumored to have hidden out in various locations in the northern part of the state near Gadsden in Etowah County, near Guntersville in Marshall County, and Mentone in DeKalb County.
]]>A populated place located in Talladega County. Founded in 1871 by Stephen and Sam Noble and originally called Clifton. It was the terminus of the Clifton Railroad, which was used to haul iron ore and products from the Clifton Iron Works. Officially incorporated in 1885 the city starting failing with closure of the furnaces in the 1930's.
]]>Morris Slater, alias Railroad Bill, was a train robber in the 1890s in southwest Alabama. A former circus hand and turpentine worker, lived life on the edge, becoming legendary as Railroad Bill, the most celebrated African American desperado in history. None of the loot he acquired over his 6 years of banditry was ever recovered. Many believe the cash was buried, possibly in a cave. The only clue he left behind, before he was gunned down at Atmore in 1896, was that he never strayed far from the railroad tracks between Atmore, Alabama and Bay Minette, Alabama.
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This depost has opperated in the past as a production but was closed at the time it was surveyed. There were no known plans to reopen it. A placer operation was at this site or proposed for it.
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| Geographic coordinates: | -85.86802, 33.32654 (WGS84) |
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| Elevation | 366 |
| Relative position | 6 K M NW ASHLAND |
REF:Deposit:: SPAINE, SUZANNE I, 1969, ALA GEOL SURVEY CIRC 55, PP. 24-25.
Deposit:: PARDEE, J T & PARK, JR, C F, 1948, USGS PROF PAPER 213, P. 1
Deposit:: ADAMS, G.I., 1930, GOLD DEPOSITS OF ALABAMA AND OCCURRENCES OF COPPER, PYRITE, ARSENIC AND TIN: ALABAMA GEOL. SURVEY BULL. 40, 91 P.
Deposit:: DUNLOP, J.P., 1924, GOLD, SILVER, COPPER, LEAD, AND ZINC IN THE EASTERN STATES: U.S. GEOL. SURVEY MI
Commodities (Major) - Gold
Development Status: Occurrence
Host Rock Unit: Catheys-Leipers
Host Rock: Phyllite
Tectonic Structure: Northern Alabama Piedmont-Talladega Block
- 1DepositADAMS, G.I., 1930, GOLD DEPOSITS OF ALABAMA AND OCCURRENCES OF COPPER, PYRITE, ARSENIC AND TIN: ALABAMA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY BULL. 40, 91 P.--
- 2DepositBREWER, W.M., 1893, SOME ALABAMA GOLD MINING DISTRICTS: ENG. MINING JOUR., V. 57, P. 57-58.--
- 3DepositSPAINE, S.I., 1969, BASE-AND PRECIOUS-METAL AND RELATED DEPOSITS OF ALABAMA: ALABAMA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY CIRC. 55, 94 P.--
- 4DepositBREWER, W.M., 1896, A PRELIMINARY REPORT ON THE UPPER GOLD BELT OF ALABAMA IN THE COUNTIES OF CLEBURNE, RANDOLPH, CLAY, TALLADEGA, ELMORE, COOSA, AND TALLAPOOSA: ALABAMA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY BULL. 5, 105 P.--
Thousands of Confederate soldiers trained at the Blue Mountain rail depot and training camp.
]]>Historically this site is known for a battle between General Andrew Jackson and the Red Sticks who ambushed he and his troops and the efforts of some 100 men of Lieutenant Robert Armstrong’s Tennessee company using a six-pound cannon sent the Indians fleeing into the woods.
]]>A CSA river defense on the Alabama River.]]>
Directions:
From the Oakmulgee Ranger District Office, travel Highway 5 south then take a right turn onto Highway 1. Travel until you reach County Road 16 and then turn to the left. Then take a right turn onto Forest Service Road 731. Travel till you reach the intersection of Forest Service Road 707 and Forest Service Road 731. The Bibb County portion of the Elliotts Creek Quail Area is bounded by Forest Service Road 707 on the north and east side. The southern boundary is FS Road 731.]]>
The main attraction is the guided cave tour. Rickwood Caverns State Park also offers a gift shop, picnicking, gemstone mining, camping, playground, and hiking the Fossil Mountain Hiking Trail, which got its name from the leaf and seashell imprints visible in some of the rocks. The park features an Olympic-size swimming pool, fed by chilly waters from the cave. There’s also a kiddie pool.
Located at 370 Rickwood Park Rd, Warrior, Alabama
205-647-9692
]]>Confederate Park is a park in Greenville, Alabama. The park was established in 1902 in front of the First Methodist Church on 1 acre of land donated by the church to the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
]]>Fern Cave is home to America's largest wintering colony of gray bats. A vast majority of these bats only hibernate in 8 different caves.
There is no visitor center for this refuge. Fern Cave National Wildlife Refuge is located on the western slope of Nat Mountain. If you are coming from Huntsville, take US Highway 72 East to Gurley. North of Gurley, turn left on Jackson County 500 just after US Highway 72 crosses the Paint Rock River. CR 500 is closed at a gate but access by foot traffic is still allowed. Road access is extremely difficult. Follow the old road as it winds along the Paint Rock River down the southwest base of Nat Mountain and look for National Wildlife Refuge signs.
Fern Cave is a satellite refuge of the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Complex in nearby Decatur, AL. Fern Cave NWR is currently unstaffed and all management activities are carried out by Wheeler NWR staff.
Contact us at The Administration Office:
Dwight Cooley, Project Leader
2700 Refuge Headquarters Rd.
Decatur, AL 35603
Phone: (256) 353-7243
Fax: (256) 340-9728
E-mail: wheeler@fws.gov
During the Civil War, the cave was a source of saltpeter for the Confederate Army. The mineral was mined by laborers to provide the essential ingredient for black powder.
The cave was first opened by the Fort Payne Coal and Iron company in 1888 as a tourist destination. The cave remained open as a public park through the early 20th century. After decades of neglect, Manitou Cave was reopened as a tourist attraction in 1963 by the Walter B. Raymond, Sr. family, who operated it through the mid-1970s.The cave is now closed to the general public, although adventure tours are offered by private tour companies.
]]>The museum was given that special designation in 1984 when the Alabama State Legislature deemed it so, in an effort to help preserve the story of coal mining in the state from the time period between 1890 and 1940.]]>
Adults (13 and up) - $25
Children (5 to 12) - $17
Children 4 and under - FREE
Sunday : 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Closed Mondays Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am-5 pm
Martin Luther King Day: Free admission
Note: Ticket booth closes at 4:30 pm.
Feed the ducks bread while watching a bobber. It's a peaceful spot to get away for a little while and enjoy some nature!
]]>While doing research on the book, it was discovered that many items related to Red Bay’s past were still located in the area. The idea to one day house these items in some way was born then, and through the years other items were located and a search for a place to display these items began. In 2004 a building was secured to finally display these treasures from the area, and work began on constructing displays that would showcase these to their best advantage. The facade of the early 1900's building, which had been drastically changed through the years, was rebuilt to reflect how it may have looked when originally constructed.
]]>We currently have over 27 miles of trails with more in the process of being developed.
Come and stay at our campsites with full hookups with horse stalls directly across. Call the camp store and make a reservation today! 205-935-3499
At this time we do not have horses available to rent.
Rock Bridge Canyon Equestrian Trail
331 Trail Head Road (For GPS use 1942 AL HWY 172)
Hodges, Alabama 35571
1895 Hwy. 28
Red Bay, AL 35582
(256) 356-4473
We are located in the Old Shelby County Courthouse built in 1854 in Columbiana, Alabama. This building has been designated a historic landmark by the National Register of Historic Places.
The Museum displays many old Shelby County photographs and artifacts from the Indian era through WWII; including such items as the bell from the Alabama, a well-known railroad engine during its time, Creek Indian artifacts, the 1906 Shelby County Courthouse cornerstone contents removed June 24, 2006, and three chestnut wood cars and several feet of wood track that were found on May 4, 1974 in the forgotten Confederate Gurnee Coal Mine in West Shelby County. ]]>
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Alligator Alley is located at 19500 Co Rd 71, Summerdale, AL 36580. Hours: Every Day 10:00am-5:00pm
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n 1805, the Old Federal Road was built across the Creek Nation, connecting Milledgeville, Georgia with Fort Stoddert, Mississippi Territory. The Creek were given authority by the United States to operate "houses of entertainment" along the route. A tavern was established at "Warrior Stand", a stagecoach stop owned by Big Warrior, a prominent Creek Chief. When Marquis de Lafayette visited the United States in 1824-1825, his party stayed one night at the tavern.
In addition to being a spectacular architectural example of area courthouse construction for the period, there are also genealogical research opportunities located here.
It is located in the center of historic Centreville, AL.
Address: Historical Square, Centreville, Alabama
Phone: 205.926.3104, Bibb County Chamber of Commerce.
The Bibb County Courthouse is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and has public restrooms. You will also find brochures for the area.
]]>It is unclear why the name "Pull Tight" was applied to this community. The name may be commendatory, as local residents "pull tight" (i.e. helped one another).
]]>The Abihka were the remnants of the 16th century "Chiefdom of Coosa." A remnant of the Natchez people settled with the Abihka after being dispersed by the French in the 18th century.
The members of the Abihka were Upper Creek Indians. Their main place of residence was along the banks of the Coosa and Alabama rivers, in what is now Talladega County, Alabama. Besides the town of Abihka, the Creek had established other important towns in their territory: Abihkutchi, Tuckabutche, Talladega, Coweta, and Kan-tcati.
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Coweta Town, located east of this marker on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, is sometimes called New or Upper Coweta to distinguish it from its predecessor, Coweta Tallahassee, down river. Among other well-known Creeks, Coweta was the birthplace of William McIntosh, the controversial half-blood who was executed by his own people for having signed the fraudulent 1825 Treaty of Indian Springs. Mary Musgrove, who was such a help to James Edward Oglethorpe and the Savannah colony in Georgia, claimed Coweta ancestry. Oglethorpe visited Coweta in 1739 and negotiated an important treaty here and across the river in Cusseta Town.
Erected by the Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Phenix City-Russell County Chamber of Commerce, 2004.
]]>Erected by the Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Phenix City-Russell County Chamber of Commerce, 2004.
DSN: 493-1110
Maxwell-Gunter AFB is a military installation established in Montgomery and operated by the Air Force. It is named in the memory of William C. Maxwell, a native lieutenant. The popularity of this base was way higher in its early years compared to the current times. It played a major role in the first years of US aviation. These days, it mostly operates as an aviation university, training some of the most prolific pilots of the world. The general motto of this base is simple – fly, fight and win.
Credit: militarybases.com
]]>DSN: 571-4874
Located in Bynum, Alabama, Anniston Army Depot is one of the major facilities run and operated by the US Army, It is responsible for multiple depot operations, such as repairing various vehicles or storing chemical weapons. The depot covers more than 65 square km and hosts over 2,000 employees on site. Although it has the capacity to repair a lot of different vehicles, including tanks, its primary mission has always been to store weapons and ammunition. When it comes to chemical weapons, you can count mustard gas, the VX nerve agent or even Sarin. There are only seven depots that can host chemical weapons in the United States of America and this is one of them.
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Fort Rucker is one of the few census designated camps in the United States, located between Enterprise, Ozark and Daleville. Although most of its surface is in Dale County, it is spread on a few other counties as well. The name comes from Edmund Rucker, a well known Civil War fighter. The post used to be open to the public world and civilians until the 2001 attacks over the World Trade Center. After that moment, the rules and policies have been drastically changed. These days, no one can enter this fort except for the authorized personnel.
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Redstone Arsenal is located in Huntsville, in the northern part of Alabama. It hosted close to 2000 inhabitants at the 2010 census. The place is operated by the US Army and hosts a multitude of tenant units. However, many of them are in a relocating process due to the 2005 BRAC commission. The military base is responsible for the space and rocket operations of the United States of America, not to mention about manufacturing the first ballistic missiles.
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Started in the 1970’s as Butch’s taxidermy shop and artifact room, the Museum of Wonder is now filled with art, artifacts and antiques, and some very strange items. Visit The Drive Thru Museum, open 7 days a week. 970 Hwy 169 Seale , Alabama 36875]]>
Location
| FAA Identifier: | 09A |
| Lat/Long: | 32-07-09.5000N / 088-07-38.9000W 32-07.158333N / 088-07.648333W 32.1193056 / -88.1274722 (estimated) |
| Elevation: | 133.7 ft. / 40.8 m (surveyed) |
| Variation: | 03W (2020) |
| From city: | 5 miles NE of BUTLER, AL |
| Time zone: | UTC -5 (UTC -6 during Standard Time) |
| Zip code: | 36904 |
Airport Operations
| Airport use: | Open to the public |
| Activation date: | 04/1969 |
| Control tower: | no |
| ARTCC: | MEMPHIS CENTER |
| FSS: | ANNISTON FLIGHT SERVICE STATION |
| NOTAMs facility: | ANB (NOTAM-D service available) |
| Attendance: | UNATNDD |
| Wind indicator: | lighted |
| Segmented circle: | yes |
| Lights: | ACTVT MIRL RY 12/30 & PAPI RY 30 - CTAF. |
| Beacon: | white-green (lighted land airport) Operates sunset to sunrise. |
Airport Communications
| CTAF/UNICOM: | 122.8 |
| MERIDIAN APPROACH: | 119.2 |
| MERIDIAN DEPARTURE: | 119.2 |
- APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY ATLANTA ARTCC ON FREQS 120.55/270.25 (MONTGOMERY RCAG) WHEN MERIDIAN APCH CTL CLSD.
Nearby radio navigation aids
| VOR radial/distance | VOR name | Freq | Var | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EWAr127/22.4 | KEWANEE VORTAC | 113.80 | 04E | |||
| MEIr109/37.7 | MERIDIAN VORTAC | 117.00 | 05E |
Airport Services
| Parking: | tiedowns |
| Airframe service: | NONE |
| Powerplant service: | NONE |
| Bottled oxygen: | NONE |
| Bulk oxygen: | NONE |
Runway Information
Runway 12/30
| Dimensions: | 4082 x 80 ft. / 1244 x 24 m | ||||
| Surface: | asphalt, in fair condition | ||||
| Weight bearing capacity: |
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| Runway edge lights: | medium intensity | ||||
| RUNWAY 12 | RUNWAY 30 | ||||
| Latitude: | 32-07.304368N | 32-07.012883N | |||
| Longitude: | 088-08.004210W | 088-07.291267W | |||
| Elevation: | 116.3 ft. | 133.7 ft. | |||
| Gradient: | 0.5% | 0.5% | |||
| Traffic pattern: | left | left | |||
| Runway heading: | 119 magnetic, 116 true | 299 magnetic, 296 true | |||
| Displaced threshold: | 169 ft. | 444 ft. | |||
| Markings: | nonprecision, in fair condition | nonprecision, in fair condition | |||
| Visual slope indicator: | 2-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) PAPI UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN. | 2-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) PAPI RY 30 OTS INDEFLY. | |||
| Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | yes, no lights | |||
| Obstructions: | 9 ft. trees, 217 ft. from runway, 126 ft. right of centerline, 1:1 slope to clear TREE 186 FEET FROM DISPLACED THRESHOLD. 20:1 SLOPE FROM DISPLACED THRESHOLD. | 42 ft. trees, 880 ft. from runway, 61 ft. left of centerline, 16:1 slope to clear | |||
Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records
| Ownership: | Publicly-owned |
| Owner: | CHOCTAW COUNTY 117 SOUTH MULBERRY/SUITE 9 BUTLER, AL 36904 Phone 205-459-2417 |
| Manager: | TYLER DAVIDSON 117 SOUTH MULBERRY, SUITE 12 BUTLER, AL 36904 Phone (205) 459-2153 |
Airport Operational Statistics
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Instrument Procedures
NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.
NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use from 21 June 2018 at 0901Z to 19 July 2018 at 0900Z.
| IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures | ||
|---|---|---|
| RNAV (GPS) RWY 12 | download (200KB) | |
| RNAV (GPS) RWY 30 | download (221KB) | |
| NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply | download (291KB) | |
Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:
KDYA - Demopolis Regional Airport (22 nm NE)
KNMM - Meridian Naval Air Station (Mc Cain Field) (34 nm NW)
KMEI - Key Field Airport (34 nm W)
5R1 - Roy Wilcox Airport (40 nm S)
4R3 - Jackson Municipal Airport (41 nm S)