A journey through the history of East Blount and West Etowah Counties. My journey with Altoona history began over a decade ago. In…
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Part 4: Modern Developments at the Park While physical work on the park was halted, the effort to secure funding for the park…
Introduction I think we all have a list of projects that we want to pursue. Examining James Thompson’s life and legacy has been…
Introduction Originally conceived as a mining camp, Altoona has a long history with prohibition and alcohol. Like any mining camp, Altoona struggled with…
Born into a legacy of Blount County pioneers, David Hanby Crump rose from schoolteacher to postmaster, entrepreneur, and community leader—only to face scandal, tragedy, and redemption in early 20th-century Alabama. Discover the dramatic highs and lows of the man who played a critical role in early-Altoona.