Coker, AL
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About Coker
- • Football player Prince Pines, who played for Baylor, hails from Coker.
- • The unique 'Coker Plow,' designed for difficult soil, originated here.
- • The establishment of a major railroad line fostered Coker's growth.
- • A local legend says a ghostly light appears near the old train tracks.
- • The Great Depression significantly impacted Coker's agricultural economy.
- • Named for local landowner Michael Coker, it was incorporated in 1900.
- • With around 979 residents, it's smaller than most nearby cities.
- • Its elevation is 197 feet, providing relatively flat terrain.
- • Manufacturing and retail provide primary employment opportunities.
- • Coker offers a peaceful, close-knit, and traditional Southern atmosphere.
- • The Birmingham Stallions of the USFL play only an hour away.
- • The Alabama Crimson Tide, nearby, boasts 18 national football titles.