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Gainestown in the region of Alabama is a place in United States - some 791 mi or ( 1273 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Time in Gainestown is now 01:08 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " America/Chicago " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Eliska, Carlton, Choctaw Bluff, Chrysler, and Gosport. Since you are here already, consider visiting Eliska . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Gainestown ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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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 0 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 6 km away
WHOD
WHOD (94.5 FM, "Dixie 94.5") is a radio station licensed to serve Jackson, Alabama, USA. The station is owned by Capital Assets, Inc. WHOD airs a classic hits music format featuring programming from ABC Radio and Jones Radio Network. In addition to its usual music programming, WHOD and sister station WBMH air the football and baseball games of Jackson High School, Leroy High School, Washington County High School, Jackson Academy and Clarke Preparatory School.
Located at 31.48 -87.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 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 11 km away
Walker Springs, Alabama
Walker Springs is an unincorporated community in Clarke County, Alabama, United States.
Located at 31.54 -87.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
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