The city of Scottsboro, Alabama was once inhabited by Cherokee Indians before the area became developed along the Tennessee River. The region was a great source of water and food and locals used the river to ship freight to larger cities. For decades, the thriving river trade was the city’s main source of income due …
The city of Foley, Alabama was named after its founder John B. Foley who arrived in the state from Chicago in the early 1900s. He used some of his own funds to construct a railway line and the first station opened in the city in 1905. Today, the same railroad station is home to the …
The city of Millbrook, Alabama sits 9 miles northwest of state capital Montgomery. Surrounded by lakes, rivers and islands, it’s a wonderful place from which to get back to nature. The city’s proximity to Montgomery also makes it easy to visit Civil Rights trails, museums, memorials, and delve deeper into the region’s history. Whether you …
Hertfordshire’s county seat is a small but well-preserved market town at an ancient crossing on the River Lea. The English church’s first general Synod happened in this place in 673, when the date for Easter was decided on. Not long after, the Anglo-Saxons identified Hertford as a strategic site at the confluence of four rivers, …
The vibrant city of Cullman is equidistant between Birmingham and Huntsville in the state of Alabama. It was originally Cherokee territory, with a famous trail known as the Black Warrior’s Path which traversed along the river’s edge. The city was founded by European settler Colonel John G. Cullman, an immigrant from Bavaria, Germany in 1873, …
Alexander City was named in 1873 after railroad president Edward Porter Alexander. The city is well known for its outdoor activities, and with woodland trails, riverside walks and lakeside recreation on offer, there’s plenty to occupy visitors. Whether you wish to spend time boating on Lake Martin, fishing the Tallapoosa River, exploring subterranean caverns, or …
The city of Jasper, Alabama was once a top producer of coal in the world. The city grew significantly in the late 1800s when railroads began to run through the city, and by 1891, there were six coal mines, a foundry, mills, hotels and banks. Today, you can still catch a glimpse of old Jasper …
Hartselle is located approximately 10 miles south of Decatur, Alabama. The city was founded when the North and South Alabama railroads came to the region in around 1870, and it is named after one of the railroad owners, George Hartselle. Its charming downtown district is home to antique stores, BBQ diners and quaint Bed & …
The city of Saraland lies 11 miles north of Mobile, Alabama. It’s a great place to base yourself to explore verdant parks, plantations, bird-watching trails, and abundant Mobile city and bay attractions. Whether you wish to spend time exploring World War II battleships, taking an Airboat tour along the Mobile Delta, or exploring world-class museums, …
Gardendale is a suburb of north Birmingham, Alabama. Once a farm settlement, the area was founded around 1825, and was originally known as “Jugtown” after a jug and churn factory located nearby. Today, this charming suburb caters to all ages with a range of shopping and dining opportunities, parks and gardens. The suburb is just …