Ardmore, AL
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About Ardmore
- • Country singer Billy Walker, known for "Charlie's Shoes," was born in Ardmore.
- • Ardmore is said to be the home of the unique 'Possum Town' nickname.
- • The Louisville and Nashville Railroad spurred Ardmore's growth in the late 19th century.
- • A natural artesian well once provided the town's water supply, now capped.
- • The 1930s cotton boll weevil infestation devastated Ardmore's agricultural economy.
- • Named in 1899 by a railroad surveyor; 'Ardmore' means 'high hill'.
- • Around 1,300 people live in Ardmore, smaller than many nearby towns.
- • Ardmore sits at 820 feet, offering slightly cooler summers than lower areas.
- • Agriculture, especially cotton and soybeans, remains a prominent industry.
- • Ardmore offers a peaceful, nostalgic feeling, like stepping back in time.
- • The Tennessee Titans, located in Nashville, are the closest NFL team.
- • Ardmore High School's football team has a history of strong local rivalries.