Andalusia Contributor(s): White, Kristy Shuford (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467112321 ISBN-13: 9781467112321 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
Dewey: 976.1 |
LCCN: 2014931060 |
Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Alabama |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Andalusia s destiny was determined by the Conecuh River, when the 1841 Harrison Freshet brought floods and mosquito fever to the original county seat of Montezuma, forcing the move to higher ground. The new site was named Andalusia, and the post office officially relocated in 1844. Like many small towns, Andalusia s destiny could have once again been determined by an outside force the economy. However, from timber to textiles, Andalusia has chosen to fight back against abandonment and vacancy and can now truly boast a unique and viable commercial downtown that continues to flourish while preserving its historic structures. Andalusia was awarded the 2013 Quality of Life Award by The Alabama Municipal Journal for purchasing the old Alabama Textile Mill (Alatex) in 2009 and for partnering with the chamber of commerce to create a new chamber office, welcome center, and national textile monument in tribute to the thousands who worked at the site and in textile mills all over the United States." |
Contributor Bio(s): White, Kristy Shuford: - Kristy Shuford White is an avid community volunteer who enjoys reading, writing, and research. She recently coauthored Nurturing Spirits: Lurleen Burns Wallace and LBW Community College. She is married to Charles White and has two children, Taylor and Madison. |