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    Janney Furnace Civil War Reenactment

    Historic Structures | Ohatchee in Calhoun County  

    The Civil War era furnace constructed in 1863 using 200 slaves as a labor was burned by Union soldiers destroying the shacks that had been erected for the works and damaging a portion of the brick chimneys that capped the stone structure. However, the …

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    Joe Louis Statue

    Historic Structures | Lafayette in Chambers County  

    See an 8 foot statue of boxing great Joe Louis, who was born in Lafayette, and visit Chambers County Museum nearby to see related a exhibit and other memorabilia. Joe Louis, whose given last name was Barrow, was born in rural Chambers County and lived …

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    Kiwanis Park

    Birding Trail Sites, Recreational | Wedowee in Randolph County  

    Kiwanis Park is heavily wooded, predominately in hardwoods, and has three significant sections. After passing along the entrance road (lined in mid-sized hardwoods – may produce a few songbirds, particularly in migration), continuing straight will lead …

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    Kymulga Grist Mill & Covered Bridge

    Agri-Tourism, Birding Trail Sites, Historic Structures, Recreational, Trails | Childersburg in Talladega County  

    The building is three stories high on the front and four on the back. One beam runs the full length of the mill and is 10″ x 10″ and is hewn of one solid log. It was hand planed. One beam on the second story is not quite as big, but also runs the lengt …

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    Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area

    Birding Trail Sites, Parks, Recreational, Trails | Lineville in Clay County  

    Not far from Cheaha State park is the Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area which is part of the Talladega National Forest. This 17-acre lake and small campground are tucked into a pastoral valley of peacefulness. Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area has 8 campsite …

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    Lake Howard

    Recreational | Sylacauga in Talladega County  

    With approximately 180 acres, Lake Howard borders the Talladega National Forest, with some of the most pristine scenery in the state.  There is an abundance of game fish, including bass, bream, and crappie, or you may try your hand at catfishing.  This …

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    Lake Martin

    Recreational | Alexander City in Tallapoosa County  

    Located on the outskirts of Alexander City in Central Alabama, Lake Martin is a 44,000-acre impoundment on the Tallapoosa River with an astounding 750 miles of shoreline. Lake Martin is arguably the most popular recreational reservoir in Alabama attrac …

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    Lake Point Disc Golf

    Recreational | Heflin in Cleburne County  

    It is true that you can find beauty and relaxation all in one place.  When you visit Lake Point Park Disc Golf Course you will experience a get away from the busy hectic world. Lake Point Park Disc Golf Course was established in 2008 in Heflin, Alabama …

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    Lake Wedowee

    Recreational | Wedowee in Randolph County  

    Harris Reservoir, locally known as Lake Wedowee, is located in east-northeast Alabama near the town of Wedowee. The reservoir was formed by completion of R.L. Harris dam in 1983. The major rivers supplying water for the reservoir are the Tallapoosa and …

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    Lanett Grave Doll House

    Historic Structures | Lanett in Chambers County  

    Although Nadine Earles died young and wasn’t really a prominent figure during her short time with her family, she still managed to become a rather notable person in the US. All thanks to her outstanding dollhouse grave, the little girl has already beco …

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    Lineville City Park

    Birding Trail Sites, Recreational | Lineville in Clay County  

    There are multiple ball fields, best for Killdeer, Eastern bluebirds, Common nighthawks (in the evenings, over the park lights from spring through fall,) and possible Loggerhead shrikes and American kestrels, especially in the colder months. The small …

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    Loyd Owens Canoe Trail

    Recreational, Trails | Heflin in Cleburne County  

    The Lloyd Owen’s Canoe Trail on the Tallapoosa River offers access to some of the most beautiful undisturbed scenery in Alabama. The river is mostly flatwater with many small shoals. This section of the Tallapoosa offers paddlers of all skill levels an …

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