The area where Center Point now sits was once occupied by Native Americans back in the 1700s. In 1816, settlers began to arrive from North Carolina and used the area for agricultural purposes, growing the settlement into a small village which housed a school, grocery store, blacksmith shop and a post office. Over the next …
As a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, Mountain Brook allows visitors easy access to all the city’s attractions. It’s one of the state’s most affluent suburbs, with an abundance of historic landmarks, parks, shops, bars and restaurants. Whether you wish to spend a day at Birmingham Zoo, stroll around beautiful botanical gardens, or take a walk …
Selma, Alabama has been inhabited for centuries, with Native Americans, European and American settlers all staking their claims in the city. But Selma is perhaps best known for its involvement in the American Civil Rights Movement. Prior to the movement, African-Americans in Alabama were denied the right to vote, and this came to a head …
Troy, Alabama has a rich history, and for centuries was home to Native American tribes who settled around the Conecuh River. For twenty years during the mid-1700s, Troy became part of the region known as British West Florida colony, until the United States of America was founded. Today, it is one of the state’s fastest …
Trussville is a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, located 15 miles northeast of the city. It is listed as one of the 100 best places to live in America, and one of the best towns in the state for young families. Trussville was named after the first European settler to live in the town – Warren …
Albertville, Alabama was named after Thomas A. Albert, an early settler who arrived to lead the town into prosperity in the mid-1800s. The city was incorporated in 1891, but when a tornado hit in 1908, it almost wiped Albertville out completely. Citizens flocked together to rebuild, and thanks to the nearby Gadsden railroad, relief was …
Oxford, Alabama was founded in the early 1850s, and was so-named Ox-Ford due to the narrow crossing of the local creek. The petite city spreads itself between Calhoun and Talladega Counties, surrounded by lush forests, mountainous hiking trails and tranquil lakes. Oxford boasts a wealth of amenities with museums, performing arts centers and galleries, and …
Nestled on the eastern shores of Mobile Bay, is the charming city of Daphne, Alabama. Dating back to around 9000 BC, this area has been home to Native Americans, English, French, Spanish and American settlers. Daphne is known by locals as ‘Jubilee City’. Jubilees are regular natural phenomenon’s where abundant shellfish appear on the shores …
Pelham is known to be one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Alabama. Located in the scenic foothills of Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham was named after a courageous officer who served in the American Civil War, John Pelham. At just 20 miles south of bustling Birmingham, Pelham is perfectly placed for …
Athens is one of the oldest cities in Alabama, founded way back in 1818. It originally went by the name of Athenson but was later renamed after the ancient city in Greece. It is well-known as an early railroad and cotton city, with a rich heritage which has become a haven for history lovers. With …