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Wetumpka in the region of Alabama with its 6,528 inhabitants is a place in United States - some 676 mi or ( 1087 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Time in Wetumpka is now 01:24 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: Birmingham, Blue Ridge, Coosada, Harrogate Springs, and Millbrook. Since you are here already, consider visiting Birmingham . 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 Wetumpka ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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RIVA Racing HydroDrag Summer Nationals 2009 - PWC drag race
Video highlights of the 2009 RIVA Racing HydroDrag Summer Nationals in Wetumpka (Montgomery), Alabama. highlights include Stan Hightower's wins in Stock Speed Alley and Drag wins in Stock and Limited. ..
Wind & Rain a Scottish Ballad by Paul & Kim Caudell
A haunting 17th century Scottish ballad of love and jealousy that transcends the ages. Renewed by Paul & Kim Caudell from their CD "Lowlands of Holland", it touched my heart as it will yours. Paul & K ..
Frontier Mountain Man History comes to Life! HD
Visit an active Fort and the people who forged a life from the wilderness at Alabama Frontier Days. See cannons roar and muskets fire. The Fort is open year round, and is occupied with colorful histor ..
Webkinz Go On Vacation
This is my daughter trying out her Webkinz video style. She wants to learn how to make movies so I'm teaching her. ..
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Wetumpka, Alabama
Wetumpka is a city in Elmore County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 5,726. The city is the county seat of Elmore County, one of the fastest growing counties in the state. The city is considered part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Area. Wetumpka promotes itself as "The City of Natural Beauty". Among the notable landmarks are the Wetumpka crater and the Jasmine Hill Gardens, with a full-sized replica of the Temple of Hera of Olympia, Greece.
Located at 32.54 -86.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Wetumpka State Penitentiary
The Wetumpka State Penitentiary (WSP), originally known as the Alabama State Penitentiary, was the first state prison established in Alabama. Built on the east bank of the Coosa River in Wetumpka, Alabama, it was nicknamed the "Walls of Alabama" or "Walls. " For much of its existence the prison housed both men and women in separate quarters. The historic site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 1973.
Located at 32.55 -86.19 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women
The Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women is a prison for women of the Alabama Department of Corrections, located in Wetumpka, Alabama. All female inmates entering ADOC are sent to the receiving unit in Tutwiler. Tutwiler houses Alabama's female death row, which qualifies it for the "maximum security" classification.
Located at 32.56 -86.19 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
William Bartram Arboretum
The William Bartram Arboretum is an arboretum near Wetumpka, Alabama, in the United States. It is located off U.S. Route 231, at 2521 Fort Toulouse Road. The arboretum is named in honor of the 18th century naturalist William Bartram, who visited the area in 1776 while studying local flora and fauna. Operated by the Alabama Historical Commission, the 30-acre William Bartram Arboretum is a part of the 165-acre Fort Toulouse-Jackson Park at the confluence of the Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers.
Located at 32.51 -86.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Wetumpka crater
The Wetumpka impact crater is the only confirmed impact crater in Alabama, United States. It is located east of downtown Wetumpka in Elmore County. The crater is 4.7 miles in diameter and its age is estimated to be about 83 million years old, based on fossils found in the youngest disturbed deposits, which belong to the Mooreville Chalk Formation.
Located at 32.52 -86.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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