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  • Collection: Alabama Places and Spaces

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Founded by Luke Abroms (December 1, 1897 - April 26, 1981), Abroms, located at 118 North Court, specialized in women's clothing. Luke and his wife Reba (February 28, 1901 - August 31, 1984) were members of Temple B'Nai Israel. Their son, Adolph, and…

Adams Cemetery is located 200 yards east of Shoals Creek Road. The cemetery is laid out in an oval shape with one large tree in the center and a couple of cedar trees on the end. There are eight records in this cemetery.

The African Heritage Festival provides an opportunity to explore African culture – art, fashion, craft, music, dance, food. It is held annually on the 1st Saturday in June. Admission is free. The event is held at the Willie Green Center at 609 S.…

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Ahavas Chesed was founded in 1894. In 1911, the community moved to its first building at the corner of Conti and Warren streets. In 1956, the location was moved across the street to Dauphin street. The congregation would move to its present location…

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Alabama

Members:
Randy Owen (Dec. 13, 1949- ) (lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter),
Teddy Gentry (Jan. 22, 1952- ) (bass player, songwriter, and harmony vocalist)
Jeff Cook (Aug. 27, 1949- ) (multi-instrumentalist, singer, and…

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Natalie Chanin, a native of Florence, Alabama, is the founder and creative director of Alabama Chanin.

Her work has been featured in Vogue, Time, The New York Times, Town & Country, Bon Appetit, and Gun and Garden. She has been interviewed by…

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The Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic is the largest balloon race in Alabama. The event features 60 balloons from around the country . The balloons fly between 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. over Memorial Day weekend. The event is free to the public…

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The Alabama Music Hall of Fame, located off Hwy 72 in Colbert County, on the outskirts of Tuscumbia is the hall of fame that honors Alabamians who have made major contributions to American music. Over the years, it has provided an educational…

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Florence, Alabama, established on March 12, 1818, is nicknamed the “Renaissance City.” It is named after Florence, Italy, the birthplace of the Renaissance (a time period in which a cultural movement in the arts, religion, science, and…

The Albany Heritage Neighborhood Historic District is located in the northwest section of Decatur. The residential district has retained its strong neighborhood feeling from the years when Albany was a separate city from Decatur. It was not until…

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Alexander Donelson Coffee was a Confederate veteran of the Civil War and a planter and manufacturer in Florence. He was born on June 3, 1821, to General John Coffee and Mary Donelson Coffee. He attended the Lorance school in Florence, and the…

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Alexander Falk was born in Prussia on October 14, 1811. He moved to England at the age of fourteen, where he learned the jewelry business. After a brief trip to his homeland in 1841, he left for America. He arrived in New Orleans and lived in…

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Alfred Huger Moses, the designer and first mayor of Sheffield, built his family home at what is now 1315 North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield, Alabama. The house burned to the ground circa 1890.

In 1838, the Allen family arrived in Alabama in the area known as Lisman. The Allen family built one of the largest plantations in Choctaw County that continues to thrive to this day. Over the years the plantation expanded to over 8000 acres. The…

Located in West Opelika on Highway 431 (Lafayette Parkway) between Sougahatchee Creek and Chambers County Road 290.

Coordinates: 32.7425, -85.42333

Altadena Valley Presbyterian Church began in 1854 under the name Rocky Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church, near the current facilities of Briarwood Presbyterian Church. AVPC moved to its current facilities in 1912 as the result of a church split…

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Irritated by the state’s flat refusal to fund a gymnasium for Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical College, Tom Bragg, the president of the Auburn Alumni Association, solicited funds from Auburn graduates all over the country. In February 1916,…

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Alvin Rosenbaum, who was born on January 14, 1945, has worked as a research scholar, conducted tourism and opportunity studies and workshops, and is the author of several books, including: A White House Christmas, The Complete Home Office:Planning…

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There are a total of nineteen churches that make up the Amen Trail in Morgan County. This trail allows you to visit churches that are over 100 years old and still maintain active faith communities.

http://decaturcvb.org/item/walking-tours-trails

Anderson Cemetery is 0.3 miles west of the intersection of Huntsville Brown's Ferry Road and Bower's Road. The cemetery sits about 300 yards south in a field. There are only four records in this cemetery.

To reach Anderson Cemetery from Rogersville, head north on AL 207 to Anderson, AL. The cemetery is near the Anderson Primitive Baptist Church north of the Town Hall. James and Muriel Barnett first surveyd the cemetery in 1995. A full list of records…

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Andrew Freear, the Wiatt Professor of Architecture at Auburn University, became the Director of the Rural Arts Studio in Newbern, West Alabama in 2002.

Freear, who is from Yorkshire, England, was educated at the Polytechnic of Central London and…

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This historic marker is located at the intersection of County Route 47 and Cox Creek Parkway on County Route 47, Florence Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "Construction of this road, as ordered by General Andrew Jackson, began in May 1817 by…

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Anna Block Rosenbaum, a native of Lithuania, was born on April 8, 1889, and was brought to the United States at the age of six months.

She married Louis Rosenbaum in 1910 and they had one son, Stanley. After living in Denver, Colorado, Casper,…

The Anniston Islamic Center (AIC) is a non-profit organization that serves the Islamic educational and social needs of Muslims on Northeast Alabama. The mission of the AIC is to promote brotherhood, peace, and family values in the Muslim community.…

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Annual festival celebrating local food, music, and crafts.

http://www.leecountyhistoricalsociety.org/fair/index.html

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This marker is located on Appleby Blvd. east of Cypress Mill Road, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "About one mile west of here is the site of the Globe Cotton Factory which was erected on Cypress Creek in 1840, By 1857 its…

Located in Bleecker, Alabama on Lee County Road 240

Coordinates: 32.5195831, -85.2221628

To reach Antioch Cemetery, travel to Cloverdale on Alabama Hwy. #157 and continue 4 miles north. Turn right onto County Rd. #10 and travel 2.3 miles to the cemetery. The cemetery is located on the left behind the church.

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This early Lee County Methodist church was built in 1837.

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National Register of Historic Places - F.T. Appleby Junior High School – originally Coffee High School – 319 Hermitage Drive Florence, AL
Nomination still listed with the state and on the NPS data base –building destroyed in the 1980s. Now…

The Ardmore Crape Myrtle Festival is held on the last Saturday in August at the John W. Barnes Park. Visitors can purchase crafts, plants, candles, and jewelry. The festival also has antique car and tractor shows, food vendors, and musical…

The Ardmore Renaissance Faire is a fun event for the family to enjoy. Step back in time with different medieval activities such as period workmanship, sword combat, Middle Eastern dancers, puppeteers, and a May Pole. Visitors can also feast on…

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This manufacturing company produces automotive components. It is the first US based manufacturing operation for the Israeli owned Arkal company. This business opened in 2012 and still operates today. The Auburn branch of Akral is located at 2490…

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Since 1986, the city of Florence has hosted an annual two day festival dedicated to highlighting the local area’s rich art culture known as Arts Alive. Each year, the event has is organized through the hard work and efforts of a volunteer…

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The Athens Courthouse Square Commercial District is located in Athens, Alabama, near the Limestone County Courthouse. Due to the destruction of buildings during the Civil War and major fires that occurred in the late-1800s, this district largely…

The south wing of Athens Elementary School was constructed in the 1930s. In 1954, the east and west wings were added on to the school. The school was originally constructed for Athens Junior High School and was later used for elementary students.…

The city of Athens was founded in 1818 by Robert Beaty and associates, and shortly afterward these same founders persuaded Judge John McKinley to give the land for a female academy. They then recruited Daniel Perrin Bestor of Connecticut to preside…

In mid-September, Athens holds their Athens Grease Festival. During this event citizens of the area come together with fried foods of all types. Proceeds from the event benefit downtown restoration and revitalization projects.

The Athens Post of July 1880 noted that the Donnell place had become the property of the city and was used as a Male College. By October, sixty elementary and high school students had enrolled for classes. The different courses offered were math,…

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Based on the findings of a committee appointed in 1995, a recommendation was made to build a new intermediate school for the fifth and sixth grades. In August 2002 a transition was made for all fifth and sixth graders to begin their classes in the…

After Athens High School moved into their new building on Highway 31 North, the old campus became home to Athens Middle School and serves the seventh and eight grade students. The mission of the school is to provide a high quality education to all…

In 1909, Elizabeth Duncan and Miss Mary Nance Fair opened a private school for girls through the fifth grade and boys though the age of ten. The school was first located in the old Masonic Building. By September 1912 the school had relocated to…

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Athens First Presbyterian Church was organized in 1829. After meeting an interdenominational building, the church was built on Washington Street.

The building was badly damaged during the Civil War and the Presbyterians met at the First Baptist…

During the winter months in Downtown Athens, the Athens Sippin Cider Festival takes place. Participants are able to taste different ciders,enjoy music, special activities, and door prizes. Santa also makes an appearance for the children. Admission is…

The Athens State College Historic District is located on 202 N. Beaty St., and the central campus area by Hobbs St. The area was listed to the National Register of Historic Places on February 14, 1985. The district includes Founders Hall, which was…

During mid-October Athens holds its annual Athens Storytelling Festival at the Courthouse Square. People can also visit a mix of antique and gift shops, eat gourmet foods, and purchase clothing. Food vendors will be present for quick…

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The Athens-Limestone Public Library solved two problems very creatively with their 2014 move to the old Kroger building at 603 South Jefferson Street. The old library (located near Julia Newman School) was approximately 10,000 square feet and the new…

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