Historical Markers Archives

Local marble sculptor Craigger Browne crafts headstone for Daughters of the American Revolution

Wednesday, November 24 by Michael Giddens

MOBILE, Ala. - Craigger Browne has sculpted numerous art pieces from marble slabs with fine-tuned precision over the years, and his great work can be found at yet another cherished location.

Three historical markers to be unveiled to celebrate Sylacauga’s history

Tuesday, March 12 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - In the spirit of the Alabama 200 Bicentennial celebration, the Sylacauga Historical Commission will reveal three historical markers for famed destinations in Sylacauga.

Comer Museum photography winners announced, exhibition to run through Sept. 28

Friday, September 22 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Isabel Anderson Comer Museum & Arts Center announced the 2017 winners of its Annual Photography Competition at a reception Thursday night, Sept. 21. The photography contest and exhibition includes 64 photographs by 22 artists. Cash awards were given to the first,... Read More.

Childersburg Kiwanis 3rd Annual Sporting Clay Shoot this Friday

Thursday, September 21 by Michael Brannon

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The Childersburg Kiwanis will host its 3rd Annual Sporting Clay Shoot this Friday, Sept. 22 at Selwood Farm in Alpine. Teams who have not registered can still sign up the morning of the event. Breakfast and registration begin at 8:30 a.m. Friday morning. The cost... Read More.

Sylacauga City Council approves funding for TASER units and new four-way stop

Thursday, September 21 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Council addressed several agenda items at its meeting Tuesday, Sept. 19, one approving a funding request by Police Chief Kelley Johnson for the Sylacauga Police Department to purchase additional TASER units as part of a grant application. Currently, SPD has only six... Read More.

Historic Marker Series: The Marble City Cemetery

Wednesday, September 13 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Marble City Cemetery is one of the oldest, most historic locations in Talladega County.

Entries due Thursday for Comer Museum’s annual photography contest

Tuesday, August 29 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Comer Museum and Arts Center will host its annual photography competition and exhibition during the month of September, and all entries are due by this Thursday, August 31st. The photography exhibition will be displayed September 1st through September 29th. An artists... Read More.

Historic Properties: The Historic Rainwater Museum

Friday, June 30 by Michael Brannon

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - The Butler-Harris-Rainwater Museum is a historic home on First Street and Tenth Avenue in Childersburg.

Historical Marker Series: Talladega College

Friday, March 10 by Michael Brannon

TALLADEGA, Ala. - Talladega, the residence of the Super Speedway, the scene for Talladega Nights, and the home of Talladega College represents a large part of educational history. In 1865, William Savery and Thomas Tarrant, both former slaves, met in Mobil for... Read More.

Historic Properties: Benjamin H. Averiett House

Monday, March 6 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Originally constructed in 1835, the home to pioneer Benjamin H. Averiett lies just eight miles west of Sylacauga. Averiett is known as one of the first modern settlers of Talladega County and Alabama as a whole. The Benjamin H. Averiett House... Read More.

Historical Marker Series: Coosa

Tuesday, February 28 by Michael Brannon

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – Just two miles north of Childersburg on Alabama Highway 235 was once a central point of a very prominent American Indian town, Coosa. The town Coosa was the capital of the Coosa province inhabited by Americans Indians. Coosa was said to... Read More.

Historical Marker Series: Cosa