Gulf Shores lies on the southern coastline of Alabama near the Florida state border. With the aquamarine waters of the Gulf of Mexico stretching out in front of you, it’s an idyllic place to relax or explore the local area. Whether you wish to spend leisurely days sunbathing on pristine white sands, dining on the …
Rainbow City is located 6 miles south of Gadsden, Alabama. How the city got its name has divided locals for decades, some say it was named after Rainbow Drive – a highway which ran through the city, and others say it was after the “Rainbow Division”, part of the US Infantry. The city has received settlers …
Valley, Alabama lies on the banks of the Chattahoochee River around 32 miles north of Columbus, Georgia. The area was once known for its textile mill villages which produced cotton for the West Point Manufacturing Company. Today, you can still see remnants of the city’s industrial heritage in its buildings, mills and landscapes. There is …
The city of Clay, Alabama lies 25 minutes’ northeast of Birmingham. The city was given its name by the type of soil found in the local area. This fast-growing city was incorporated in the summer of 2000, and is home to picturesque lake parks, mountain preserves and close to world-class museums, making it the ideal place …
The city of Boaz lies between Gadsden and Guntersville in Alabama. The name “Boaz” comes from the bible and refers to a rich or wealthy landowner of which there were several when the city was first settled in the 1850s. Today, the city is well-known for its multitude of outlet stores; however, it is also …
Citizens settled in Andalusia when the river flooded, and they had to move to higher ground. The settlement was known as “New Site” but changed its name to Andalusia in 1846. As the railroads were constructed in the late 1800s, the town grew, and the local community began to thrive. Many buildings dating to the …
The charming town of Clanton sits 52 miles south of Birmingham, Alabama. It was initially founded in 1868 and became known as “Goose Pond” by locals. In later years it was renamed after Confederate Brigadier James H. Clanton. The town has a rich history, it was home to a prisoner of war camp during World War II …
Sheffield, Alabama has a fascinating history to explore. The region was home to prehistoric man, Indian villages, trading posts and was the terminus for Alabama’s first railroad. During the 1800s, Creek and Cherokee Indians were forced from their land during the Trail of Tears conflict, and in Civil War times both armies spent time here. The …
Southside is a fast-growing city in Alabama. Nestled on the banks of the Coosa River, this friendly city offers southern hospitality and scenic neighbourhoods. Settlers discovered this region in the mid-1800s – it was a rural community which relied on farming as its main source of income. Locals during these times also referred to the …
Tuscumbia was formed around 1816, when the Dixon family arrived in the area and traded land with Chief Tucumseh. From the first houses a village grew, and it became known as the community of Big Spring. Its name was changed in 1822, to Tuscumbia, after a local Chickasaw chief. During the mid-1800s Tuscumbia became a …