Tallapoosa County, Alabama

And then one day a wealthy customer bought the Indian maid

And took her oh, so far away, but ‘ol Kaw-liga stayed

Kaw-liga just stands there as lonely as can be

And wishes he was still an old pine tree.

-“Kaw-liga” By Hank Williams who had a place on Lake Martin near Kowliga

Long before the county’s establishment in 1832, the Tallapoosa County area lands were roamed and inhabited by the Menawa (Creek) Indians.

Cities and towns in Tallapoosa County:

• Alexander City
• Camp Hill
• Dadeville-county seat
• Daviston
• Goldville (Comm)
• Jackson’s Gap
• New Site
• Tallassee
• Reeltown

Alexander City, or Alex City (pronouced Alec) as the locals call it, was shaped by cotton.  The city is home to Russell Corporation Athletic Apparel and Equipment, which was started by Mr. Ben Russell whom the local high school is named for.  The downtown portion of the city is noted in the National Historic Registry and was featured in the movie, Big Fish.

Noteable People:

• Osceola, Seminole Leader
• Terrell Owens, infamous American football player, Alexander City
• William Weatherford (Red Eagle), Creek Indian Leader

Things to do in Tallapoosa County:

• Willow Point Country Club, Alexander City.  “One of the finest lakeside courses in the country”-PGA Pros.
• Lakewinds Golf Course, Alexander City.
• StillWaters Golf and Country Club, Dadeville.
• Wind Creek State Park, Alexander City.  The largest campsite in Alabama with 635 campsites on 1400 acres.
• Horseshoe Bend Military Park, Daviston.  Preserves the site of the battle of Horseshoe Bend for both the US Soldiers and Creek Nation Indians.
• Lake Martin One of largest man-made lakes in the United States.  Martin Dam was built to generate hydroelectric power.  The lake offers 44,000 acres of water and 750 miles of shoreline.
• Lake Martin Amphitheater
• Children’s Harbor, Alexander City.  “Offers therapeutic foster care for families and children.”
• Chimney Rock at Lake Martin, boat stop that offers daredevil jumps.
• D.A.R.E. Power Park, between Alexander City and Dadeville.
• Camp ASCCA, Jacksons Gap, Easter Seals Camp.
• Alabama U-Pick Farms:
• George R. Carlton Farm.  835 Pinecrest Drive, Alexander City.  (256) 234-2486.  Blueberries, June-July.
• Blueberry Havens. 1612 Rainbow Drive, Camp Hill.  (334) 257-4322 (334) 707-4707.  Blueberries,                          June 15- Aug 1

Haunted Areas of Tallapoosa County according to the ShadowLands Haunted Places Index:

• Alexander City: Oakachoy Covered Bridge and Sturdivant Mansion.
• Reeltown: Lovelady’s Bridge, demolished.
• Dadeville: Liberty Graveyard
• Harper Hill: Prospect Road off of Hwy 49

Other useful links:

• Alexander City Chamber of Commerce
• Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce

Information for this post came from the Tallapoosa County website and the Alexander City Website.  Thank you!