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THE LOST TOWN OF BALTIMORE.

Authors :
DAVIS, ROBERT S.
Source :
Alabama Heritage; Winter2024, Issue 151, p44-55, 12p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The text provides a historical account of the ghost town of Baltimore, Alabama. Established in 1820, the town attracted settlers from South Carolina and Tennessee but eventually declined and became abandoned. Despite its potential for growth, with fertile land and natural resources, Baltimore never reached its full potential. The article also explores the origins of the town's name, its connections to the coal trade with Baltimore, Maryland, and the challenges it faced, such as difficult river navigation and market fluctuations. Today, only remnants of Baltimore's past can be seen in the dense forest, with the town's cemetery being the only remaining evidence of its existence. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0887493X
Issue :
151
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Alabama Heritage
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
175350102