Saint Stephens, AL
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About Saint Stephens
- • NFL player Kevin Norwood, who played for the Seattle Seahawks, was born in Saint Stephens.
- • It was the first capital of the Alabama Territory.
- • Its role as a river port for cotton and timber drove early growth.
- • Locals say a ghostly woman in white roams the old cemetery.
- • The abandonment of Fort Saint Stephens led to a population decline.
- • It was named for Saint Stephen and established in 1807.
- • With around 450 residents, it's smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • The town sits 141 feet above sea level, avoiding most coastal flooding.
- • Timber remains a significant industry, alongside agriculture.
- • Visiting feels like stepping back into a slower, simpler time.
- • The New Orleans Saints are the closest NFL team, known for their 2009 Super Bowl win.
- • Washington County High School has a notable football rivalry with Jackson High School.