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Barlow Bend in the region of Alabama is a town in United States - some 788 mi or ( 1268 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Current time in Barlow Bend is now 12:46 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " America/Chicago " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Eliska, Claiborne, Gosport, Homewood, and Manila. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Eliska . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Barlow Bend ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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LHS Mighty Marching Rattlers 2011 Mardi Gras - Stick Em/RATTLER Cadence
TheJohn L. LeFlore Mighty Marching Rattler Band began in 1968 as Toulminville High Mighty Marching Rattler Band under the direction and guidance of Mr. Marion Ward and Mr. James Seals. Mr. Ward, a Dix ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Gainestown, Alabama
Gainestown is an unincorporated community on the Alabama River in Clarke County, Alabama, United States. It was named for George Strother Gaines. Gaines established an Indian trading post here in 1809. The exact date for the founding of the town is unclear. However, the community was being referred to as Gainestown by 1815, following the end of the Creek War and subsequent closure of the trading post in 1814.
Located at 31.45 -87.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Canoe Fight
The Canoe Fight was a famous engagement fought on November 12, 1813, as part of the Creek War. It occurred near the mouth of Randons Creek on the Alabama River, between modern Clarke and Monroe counties. During an expedition up the Alabama, American militia in two war-canoes captured a Creek war-canoe. Though little more than a skirmish, the action became famous for involving frontiersman Captain Samuel Dale, who commanded the expedition.
Located at 31.43 -87.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Alma, Alabama
Alma is an unincorporated community in Clarke County, Alabama, United States. The community was named for Alma Flinn, a local teacher.
Located at 31.46 -87.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Claiborne, Alabama
Claiborne is a ghost town on a bluff above the Alabama River in Monroe County, Alabama. Situated near the Federal Road, Claiborne began during the Mississippi Territory period with a ferry over the river. During the Creek War a large stockade fort, named Fort Claiborne, was established at the site by General Ferdinand L. Claiborne. He used the fort as a base for the invasion of the Creek nation with the Regular Army of the United States, the Lower Tombigbee Militia, and friendly Choctaw.
Located at 31.54 -87.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Perdue Hill, Alabama
Perdue Hill is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Alabama. It has one site listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage, the Perdue Hill Masonic Lodge. Country music agent Derek Johnson lived on the Bedsole Farm in the community. Johnson has worked with artists such as Taylor Swift, Cinderella, Hayley Williams of Paramore, RED, Confederate Railroad, Daryle Singletary, K-Lee and Slick J, and many more. He currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee.
Located at 31.51 -87.49 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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