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  Tuscumbia
Tuscumbia assisted in the recapture of Fort Heiman on the Tennesee River from 12 to 14 March 1863.
Tuscumbia participated in the run past the Vicksburg batteries to New Carthage on the night of 16 and 17 April 1863, towing the damaged transport Forest Queen to safety.
Tuscumbia was quickly repaired and fired upon the Vicksburg batteries on 19 and 22 May. During the attack on the 22d, Benton, Mound City, Carondelet, and Tuscumbia silenced three water batteries and destroyed four guns.
www.history.navy.mil /danfs/t10/tuscumbia-i.htm   (386 words)

  
 Welcome to Tuscumbia, Alabama -- You Should See Us Now!!
The Tuscumbia post office grew to be one of the most important in the southwest with 41 stage arrivals and departures each week.
Tuscumbia became the county seat for Colbert County in 1867.
Tuscumbia is growing today with the restoration of many of its old downtown historic buildings.
www.cityoftuscumbia.org /Our_History/index.html   (610 words)

  
 The Alabama Quarter - The United States Mint
The Alabama quarter is the second quarter of 2003, and the 22nd in the 50 State Quarters® Program.
Alabama became the 22nd state to be admitted into the Union on December 14, 1819.
Helen Keller was born at "Ivy Green" in Tuscumbia, Alabama, in 1880.
www.usmint.gov /mint_programs/50sq_program/states/index.cfm?state=AL   (314 words)

  
 Tuscumbia Florist $34.95 | Flower Delivery Tuscumbia (AL) | Florists in Tuscumbia, Alabama
The population of Tuscumbia is approximately 8,413 (1990).
Tuscumbia is positioned 34.72 degrees north of the equator and 87.70 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Tuscumbia is the birthplace of world famous, blind and deaf from a very young age, Hellen Keller.
www.albanywebsites.com /ex/asp/city.Tuscumbia-Alabama-Florist-AL/CityId.5027/xe/florists-flower-delivery.htm   (296 words)

  
 Tuscumbia, Alabama Real Estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Tuscumbia has several reasons to be popular, but the main one is that is the birth place of the famed Helen Keller.
Tuscumbia is a bustling town in its own right, and has a beautiful, historic downtown area, with many small stores that are family owned and operated.
Tuscumbia is the county seat of Colbert County and is a beautiful and bustling area.
www.relocate-america.com /states/al/cities/tuscumbia.htm   (374 words)

  
 Tuscumbia Darter; An Alabama Endemic Fish
The Tuscumbia darter is not common throughout its range but, when found, local population densities may be high for the available habitat.
The Tuscumbia darter is protected by rules and regulations of the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division.
Tuscumbia means from the type locality, Tuscumbia Spring, which in turn is named for the Cherokee Indian chief Tuscumbia.
outdooralabama.com /fishing/freshwater/fish/other/darters/tuscumbia   (483 words)

  
 Tuscumbia News
Representatives from the Alabama Department of Transportation will hear comments from local residents on the study for a proposed West Alabama Freeway during a public meeting Thursday, Oct.
Beneath Alabama are creatures as strange and unexamined as any on Earth, animals living with no known source of food - blind and nearly invisible fish, shrimp, crayfish and salamanders.
TUSCUMBIA -- A Leighton man sought in the shooting death of another man during an argument has surrendered to authorities.
www.topix.net /city/tuscumbia-al   (564 words)

  
 Welcome to Tuscumbia, Alabama -- You Should See Us Now!!
Welcome to Tuscumbia Alabama, our city is steeped in history dating to 1870, Tuscumbia was an early center for agriculture, commerce and industry including the first railroad west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Tuscumbia is the county seat of Colbert County, which is in the Northwest corner of the state.
Tuscumbia has the advantage of being part of the greater Shoals area, which encompasses Sheffield, Muscle Shoals and Florence.
www.cityoftuscumbia.org /Welcome/index.html   (236 words)

  
 Pilot House Restaurant, Tuscumbia, Alabama   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Ben Sherrod was the pride of the Tuscumbia and New Orleans Steamboat Line.
On May 8, 1838, the Sherrod began her return trip to Tuscumbia laden with goods, people and gold for banks in Tennessee.
Tuscumbia Landing was one of the busiest ports on the Tennessee River.
www.pilothousetuscumbia.com /index.html   (466 words)

  
 Central Office   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Tuscumbia City School System is in the county seat of Colbert County, which is in the northwest corner of the State of Alabama.
Tuscumbia is steeped in history dating to 1780.
Tuscumbia was an early center for agriculture, commerce and industry.
www.tuscumbia.k12.al.us /CentralOffice/CentralOffice.html   (178 words)

  
 Tuscumbia, Alabama - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tuscumbia is a city in Colbert County, Alabama, United States.
It is the hometown of Helen Keller and the location of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.
Tuscumbia first had a museum for Helen Keller, which Tad referred to as, "the enemy." When he visited the museum, he asked to borrow the famous water pump.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tuscumbia,_Alabama   (590 words)

  
 Muscle Shoals and Tuscumbia Alabama - In Pictures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Tuscumbia is the smallest of the Quad Cities, but is the oldest.
Tuscumbia is the home of world-famous author Helen Keller.
Tuscumbia's Spring Park is off to the left in this pic, while ahead on top of the hill is the downtown business district.
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 Tuscumbia Tidings - Church News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Tuscumbia First United Methodist became the new owner of the old Colonial Bank drive-through, located across the street from the church.
Tuscumbia First plans to use the building to expand its ministries and looks forward to moving in.
The men could not pull off this big party each year if it were not for the generous donations from the congregation and help from their wives and other volunteers.
www.gbgm-umc.org /tuscumbia/churchnews.htm   (692 words)

  
 Welcome to Tuscumbia, Alabama -- You Should See Us Now!!
Formal education in Tuscumbia began in 1820 in a one-room log cabin.
The Tuscumbia school system was only one out of five school systems in Alabama that received an "all clear" rating in all categories by the Alabama Department of Education in the 2002-2003 school year.
Five miles north of Tuscumbia is the University of North Alabama, a fully accredited four year college with over 5600 students.
www.cityoftuscumbia.org /Education/index.html   (318 words)

  
 Welcome to Tuscumbia, Alabama -- You Should See Us Now!!
A city proud of its inheritance, Tuscumbia, Alabama is alive and getting better all the time.
The city is receiving a facelift, thanks in part to the generosity of one of its own, Harvey Robbins.
Robbins and several citizens of the city last spring in a documentary on the revitalization of the city.
www.cityoftuscumbia.org /This_is_Tuscumbia/index.html   (368 words)

  
 Official Internet Home of North Alabama Speedway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The next event at North Alabama Speedway will be Friday, June 30th with the Firecracker 5 Crown Championship paying $2,000 to Win for Super Late Models plus all local divisions in action.
North Alabama Speedway will be in action next Friday night with the Alabama State Modified Street Championship paying $400 to win PLUS a Weekly Racing Series Event.
May 24th, 2006 - North Alabama Speedway will be in action this Friday night with the opening round of the Modified 4 Crown Championship Series.
www.northalabamaspeedway.com   (1085 words)

  
 Tuscumbia Alabama Drug rehab, drug rehab center for drugs and alcohol addiction in Gatineau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Drug Situation: The drug threat in Alabama is the widespread availability and abuse of illegal drugs arriving from outside the state, along with its homegrown marijuana and the increasing danger of local manufacture of methamphetamine and designer drugs.
A large percentage of Alabama's cocaine is supplied by Mexican sources in California, Arizona, and Texas, however Alabama's proximity to Atlanta and Miami also poses a significant threat.
Most of the heroin in Alabama is transported from Jamaica; however, a recent sample from a seizure indicated the origination of the drug was Alabama.
www.drug-rehab-center.org /alabama-treatment/Tuscumbia.htm   (3747 words)

  
 Tuscumbia Alabama Motel. Comfortable budget motel for vacationing families and business travelers
It was an early center for commerce, agriculture and industry and had the first railroad west of the Allegany Mountains.
Tuscumbia is easily accessible, with a regional airport 3 miles away in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
With an ample supply of labor, an ideal location, abundant recreation and cultural opportunities and a progressive local government, Tuscumbia faces a bright future as one of the most attractive areas in the Southeast.
www.keywestinn.net /tuscumbia.htm   (319 words)

  
 Welcome to Tuscumbia, Alabama -- You Should See Us Now!!
The Alabama Music Hall of Fame, located on Highway 72 in Tuscumbia, showcases the musical accomplishments of Alabama natives.
Tuscumbia depot was built in 1888 by the Memphis and Charleston Railroad as a division headquarter.
This stately building, built in 1881-1909, still houses county government and serves as the centerpiece for the surrounding Tuscumbia National Register Historic District.
www.cityoftuscumbia.org /Attractions/index.html   (271 words)

  
 Welcome to the 2006 Helen Keller Festival!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Thousands of visitors from around the world come to Tuscumbia, Alabama each year to celebrate the achievements of the remarkable woman who has come to be known as America's First Lady of Courage.
Helen Keller was born and raised in Northwest Alabama, and it was in Tuscumbia that she learned to communicate through the tireless efforts of her equally famous teacher, Annie Sullivan.
School children throughout Northwest Alabama and surrounding areas participate in Keller Kids to learn Braille and sign language, plus play games which help them become more aware of the challenges that face people who are deaf, blind, or live with physical handicaps.
www.wraygraphics.com /hkfest   (344 words)

  
 Buffalo Rock - Beverages and Food Services
At this time, the Tuscumbia Division was distributing Pepsi-Cola products in the Alabama counties of Colbert, Lauderdale, Franklin, and Winston.
The history and growth of the Tuscumbia Division reinforces our commitment to meet our customer and community expectations as the premier total beverage, food and snack supplier, while developing mutually efficient and profitable business partners.
The Shoals Development Authority awarded this honor to Tuscumbia for their outstanding records in (1) stability of employment, (2) contributions to their community and (3) recognition of the value that their products bring to the community.
www.buffalorock.com /centers/tuscumbia.html   (242 words)

  
 TUSCUMBIA HOUSING AUTHORITY Of The City Of Tuscumbia, Alabama
TUSCUMBIA HOUSING AUTHORITY Of The City Of Tuscumbia, Alabama
Our central office is located at 106 South Main Street in beautiful downtown Tuscumbia, in Colbert County, Alabama.
Tuscumbia is located in the Northwest corner of Alabama, with Mississippi and Tennessee being on our border.
www.tuscumbiahousing.com /index.html   (52 words)

  
 Tuscumbia FUMC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
In 1822, the same year Tuscumbia took it's name, the Tuscumbia Methodist Episcopal Church was formally organized.
Challenged by God's Word and equipped by the Holy Spirit to make disciples of Jesus Christ by taking risks and changing lives, the purpose of Tuscumbia First United Methodist is to be a worshiping, witnessing, and working community of believers in Jesus Christ.
This potential will be realized through the personal commitment of church members and staff, thus producing a beacon for Christ in Tuscumbia, Alabama, the nation, and the world.
www.gbgm-umc.org /tuscumbia   (404 words)

  
 Tuscumbia-Courtland-Decatur Railroad - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Completed in 1836, the Tuscumbia-Courtland-Decatur Railroad (TCDR) was a railroad in Alabama, the United States.
Construction began in mid-1829, the first segment between Tuscumbia and Leighton was completed in November of that year.
Construction was speedy because of the large cotton industry in North Alabama.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tuscumbia-Courtland-Decatur_Railroad   (256 words)

  
 Tuscumbia, Alabama (AL) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hotels, hospitals, schools, crime
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Tuscumbia, Alabama business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...
Tuscumbia-area historical tornado activity is near Alabama state average.
www.city-data.com /city/Tuscumbia-Alabama.html   (1090 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Tuscumbia: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Reconstructing the history of railroading in Tuscumbia and Sheffield, Alabama, through relicts on the landscape.(Geography, Forestry, Conservation, and...
Tuscumbia (Gadsden NW), AL (SuDoc I 49.6/7-2:AL/34087-E 1/985) by U.S. Dept of Interior (Unknown Binding - 1985)
Address delivered in the Presbyterian church at Tuscumbia, Ala., May 13, 1841: On the occasion of the funeral of Mrs.
www.amazon.com /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=Tuscumbia&search-type=ss&tag=webulanet-20&index=books&link_code=qs&page=1   (330 words)

  
 Welcome to Tuscumbia, Alabama -- You Should See Us Now!!
Yes, this is Tuscumbia, and if you haven't been here lately, you don't know what you are missing.
Tuscumbia is a bustling town, with a beautiful, historic downtown area, with many small stores that are family owned and operated.
With our rich history and even brighter future, Tuscumbia is not only a great place to visit, but one to spend a lifetime.
www.cityoftuscumbia.org   (129 words)

  
 Welcome to Colbert County
A cluster of distinctive cities, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, and neighboring Florence, grew to create a diverse tapestry against which history is still unfolding.
Cotton, grown in the 1830’s in fertile farmlands of the Tennessee Valley was exported along the first railway established west of the Alleghenies and Alabama’s first college, LaGrange, was chartered.
America’s “First Lady of Courage,” Helen Keller, was born in Tuscumbia in 1880 and her home, “Ivy Green,” is visited annually by more than 50,000 people from all over the world.
www.colbertcountytourism.org   (486 words)

  
 WWW.TUSCUTILITIES.COM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Tuscumbia Utilities is located in the City of Tuscumbia, Alabama, and is responsible for providing electric, water, and natural gas services within the corporate limits of the City, as well as as serving a small portion of the county with water and natural gas services.
Tuscumbia Utilities also operates a water treatment plant and a wastewater treatment plant for its residents.
The utility department operates under a general manager and policies are set by a three member Board of Directors.
www.tuscutilities.com   (80 words)

  
 G. W. Trenholm Primary School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Tuscumbia City Schools will begin the 2006-2007 school year on Monday, August 7, 2006.
Registration for all schools is currently in progress.
The Tuscumbia School District will hire highly qualified teachers, including teachers who become highly qualified through State and local alternative routes to certification, and special education teachers, in order to reduce class size, particularly in the early grades.
www.tuscumbia.k12.al.us /TrenholmPrimary/GWThome.htm   (131 words)

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