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Discover Mineola in United States
Mineola in the region of Alabama is a town located in United States - some 796 mi or ( 1282 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Mineola is now 03:44 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " America/Chicago " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Blacksher, Choctaw Bluff, Georgetown, Homewood, and Jack Springs. When in this area, you might want to check out Blacksher . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Mineola ? 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
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 18 km away
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 19 km away
Fountain Correctional Facility
G.K. Fountain Correctional Facility is an Alabama Department of Corrections prison located in unincorporated Escambia County, Alabama. The 8,200-acre facility is located along Alabama Highway 21, about 7 miles north of Atmore. The prison may hold up to 855 medium custody male prisoners. The prison has agricultural operations, cattle operations, and vegetable gardens. Fountain and Jefferson Davis Community College offer vocational programs to the prisoners. The annual budget is $8,132,000. J. O.
Located at 31.16 -87.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Carlton, Alabama
Carlton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Clarke County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 65. It was formerly known as Hal's Lake.
Located at 31.34 -87.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Poarch Creek Indian Reservation
The Poarch Creek Indian Reservation is a Creek Indian reservation in the state of Alabama. It is the home of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, the only federally recognized Indian tribe in the state. The reservation is located eight miles (13 km) northwest of Atmore. Of the Poarch Band's 2,340 members, about 1,000 lived on or near the 230-acre reservation as of 2006. The Poarch Band also holds other trust lands in Alabama and Florida.
Located at 31.10 -87.56 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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