FLORENCE-Local historian Joel Mize will conduct a tour of the old Byler Road on
Saturday, Sept. 7.
Participants will meet at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 7 at the Indian Mound Museum in
Florence (1028 S. Court St.) for a briefing on Paleo, Archaic & Woodland
history in North Alabama, followed by a caravan to sites including various
historic markers. Sites will include Jackson Military Road at Shoals Creek,
Craig’s Wilderness Inn, Bainbridge (a new historical marker – “Confederate
Army Retreat at Bainbridge” to be dedicated during tour), Peden’s Traveler’s
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Rest, Leighton Civil War Museum (new venue, work in progress), LaGrange Bluff Shelter, LaGrange College site (hear Robert Steen & opportunity to buy his book), Hatton Hill, Old Bethel at Gaines Trace Crossroad, Byler Tollroad historic marker, Vandiver’s Mill, Denton Hollow (Major Wm Russell’s grave), Byler’s Gap & homestead, Rock Springs cemetery (Capt. John Byler’s marker plus graves of 5 soldiers of the American Revolution). Tour will last about 6-1/2 hours including a lunch stop. An 18 passenger van and an 8 passenger
van will be available for those who wish between-site discussion with fellow tourists and guide for cost of $10. To reserve a seat on the vans, or for more details, call Joel Mize at 256-856-0354.
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