Altoona Adventures Posts

July 1, 2022 / Early Area History

Life, Death, and Burial

June 14, 2022 / Early Area History

Among the most prominent families in Bristow Cove were the Avery’s. The patriarch, Peter, has a history that is well documented, and somewhat…

May 29, 2022 / Recreation

Part 3: Community Park & Recreation Unfortunately, council minutes are missing between September 1971 and August 1972. During this time, it is evident…

May 15, 2022 / Recreation

The generational evolution of a sports and recreation facility. Part 2: Recreation Building & Consolidation of Properties At a 1956 town council meeting,…

May 13, 2022 / Recreation

The generational evolution of a sports and recreation facility Part 1: From mining to football Recreation is a vital part of every community.…

April 15, 2022 / Welcome/About

A journey through the history of East Blount and West Etowah Counties. My journey with Altoona history began over a decade ago. In…

December 10, 2021 / Video

This video explores new and updated information on Jesse Calvin Dorman.

October 24, 2021 / Creek War

Between Fort Deposit and Fort Strother from 1814 to 1823.

October 22, 2021 / Creek War

Part 1: From Raccoon Mountain to Wills Valley. My thoughts on Jackson’s initial route off of Sand Mountain to Camp Wills.

September 3, 2021 / Creek War

A study of the map: For General Jackson’s Campaign against the Creek Indians, 1813 & 1814.