Chilton County / Billy J. Singleton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Singleton, Billy J., author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chilton County (Ala.)--Pictorial works.

Chilton County (Ala.).

Chilton County (Ala.)--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : illustrations, maps.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, South Carolina : Arcadia Publishing, [2017]

Summary:

"Located in the geographic center of the state, Chilton County is the Peach Capital of Alabama. The mild climate and gently sloping terrain of central Alabama provide an ideal environment for cultivation of the region's principal agricultural export and Alabama's leading commercial fruit. This distinctive setting has influenced the heritage and historical legacy of the county and its people for more than 100 years. From the big peach water tower that welcomes visitors to Chilton County to the annual peach festival celebration and the crowning of the Peach Queen, this iconic fruit has become symbolic of a way of life for residents of the Chilton County communities of Clanton, Jemison, Maplesville, Thorsby, and Verbena. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of this remarkable county, Images of America: Chilton County is the story of the people and places that are the heart of Alabama. A resident of Clanton, Billy J. Singleton has written extensively on the history of Chilton County and the state of Alabama, is a member of the Alabama Historical Association, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Alabama Department of Archives and History." -- From publisher's description.

Contents:

Peach Capital

Reconstruction County

Clanton

Jemison

Maplesville

Thorsby

Verbena.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781439661765

1439661766