Cornelius Springs - Walnut Grove, Alabama
N 34° 03.932 W 086° 17.747
16S E 564983 N 3769645
This covered natural spring is located in A.J. Prewitt Park in the Walnut Grove Community (Etowah County) northeast of Birmingham, AL.
Waymark Code: WM31F7
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 01/25/2008
Views: 35
A nearby historical indicates that in 1863, General Nathan Bedford Forrest camped here with his troops the night before a battle, likely watering his men and horses here.
Public or Private Land?: Public
Public Land Fees?: NA
Private Land access?: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Please post an original picture of the springs no GPS necessary along with your observations of the spring. What wildlife you saw if any and the condition of the springs. Water level was high, low. The area was clean, trashy ect. Any other knowledge or experiences you have had with this paticular spring that would help document it's history.