Pine Apple, Alabama
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hoteltwo
N 31° 52.442 W 086° 59.339
16R E 501042 N 3526473
A small town hall for a small town with many historic sites. The name of the town may have come from the areas pine and apple trees.
Waymark Code: WMHYT4
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 08/28/2013
Views: 1
The Town of Pine Apple was founded in 1825 in eastern Wilcox County, in south-central Alabama. From the mid-1850s to the early twentieth century, Pine Apple was one of many Black Belt communities nourished by the cotton industry. Today the city is known for its historic buildings, several Pine Apple sites are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Hunter Appreciation Day is held in November, celebrating a rich hunting heritage and thanking the many hunters who travel from around the country.
Twice a year the town holds a Front Porch Tour of the many historic sites.
Name: Pine Apple Town Hall
Address:
45 County Road 59
Pine Apple, AL USA
36768
Memorials/Commemorations/Dedications:
A few feet to the right of the entrance to the town hall is a granite memorial monument of gratitude and flag pole to those who have served in the US Armed Forces.
Web Site for City/Town/Municipality: [Web Link]
Date of Construction: Not listed
Architect: Not listed
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