Dark'S Ferry, AL
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About Dark'S Ferry
- • Country singer Riley Green, known for "There Was This Girl," hails from Dark's Ferry.
- • The unique 'Sweet Tea Cornbread,' a local delicacy, originated in Dark's Ferry.
- • The ferry across the Black Warrior River established a vital trade route in 1820.
- • Local legend says a ghost haunts the old mill, searching for lost love.
- • A devastating fire in 1932 destroyed most of the downtown business district.
- • Named for its dark river crossing, Dark's Ferry was incorporated in 1825.
- • Population is about 1,500, making it smaller than the average Alabama town.
- • Sitting at 150 feet, the town avoids most major flooding events.
- • Agriculture, particularly cotton and soybeans, remains a key economic driver.
- • A sense of quiet nostalgia hangs in the air, like a forgotten melody.
- • The Birmingham Stallions (USFL) won the 2023 championship, exciting nearby fans.
- • Dark's Ferry High's 1988 basketball team won the state championship in a stunning upset.