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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BXU_wilson-dam-and-the-tva-system_Muscle-Shoals-AL.html
Wilson Dam and the TVA System From the very beginning, TVA knew how important Wilson Dam would be to their operations. In fact, the Wilson Dam area served as the headquarters for TVA's initial agricultural and chemical programs. Today, Wilson Dam…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21RX_the-challenge-the-response_Tuscumbia-AL.html
The Challenge"Will you not help me hasten the day when there shall be no preventable blindness; no little deaf, blind child untaught; no blind man or woman unaided? I appeal to you Lions, you who have sight, your hearing, you who are strong and b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21RW_the-moon-tree_Tuscumbia-AL.html
The Moon Tree was grown from seeds that journeyed to the moon and back aboard Apollo 14 during the period of January 31-February 9, 1971. The seed was germinated by the U.S. Forest Service in Gulfport, Mississippi, and the seedling was presented …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM219E_u-s-army-m60a3-main-battle-tank_Tuscumbia-AL.html
Obtained from Ft. Rucker, AL by American Legion Post No. 31 April 28, 1999 *Weapons: 105 mm rifled cannon. 7.62 mm and .50 caliber machine guns. *Engine: 750 hp. 12 cylinder air-cooled diesel. *Crew-4 men: Weight-107.900 lb.: Speed-30 mph: Ran…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20Z3_something-to-chew-on_Cherokee-AL.html
Inns, or stands, provided occasional shelter for travelers along the Natchez Trace. These stands offered flood to eat and food for thought: local news, information, and ideas. The ever-changing mix of diverse populations—whites, American Ind…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20YZ_wet-wild-and-wonderful_Cherokee-AL.html
Alabama's Winter Waterfowl The Tennessee River Valley is the winter home for thousands of waterfowl. These birds migrate from across the northern US and Canada down through the center of the continent to the Tennessee River. Careful management…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20YS_welcome_Cherokee-AL.html
The Natchez Trace Parkway is designed to encourage leisurely exploration of the history and beauty of Old Southwest. Here are a few pointers to make your trip more enjoyable. Regulations and Safety Obey posted speed limits. Be alert for animal…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20YQ_trace-travelers_Cherokee-AL.html
Frontier America once walked along the Natchez Trace. The Chickasaw and Choctaw used the Trace for transportation and trade. After 1801, with tribal permission, post riders who rode the Trace connected isolated settlements in Mississippi and be…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20YP_chickasaw-hospitality_Cherokee-AL.html
George Colbert's stand sat atop the ridge before you. As one of many inns that dotted the Trace between Nashville and Natchez, it provided travelers with food and lodging. With a Scottish father and Chickasaw mother, George Colbert used his bil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20YO_a-chickasaw-planter_Cherokee-AL.html
During the early 1800s, a slave-owning planter class including George Colbert's family, emerged among the Chickasaw. George's success stemmed from a variety of endeavors. He fought with the Americans against the Shawnee and Creeks, traveled to …
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