Scottsboro, AL
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About Scottsboro
- • Singer/songwriter Kelley Lovelady, known for her work with country artists, hails from Scottsboro.
- • The Unclaimed Baggage Center, a unique retail store concept, originated in Scottsboro.
- • The Memphis and Charleston Railroad's establishment in the 1850s boosted Scottsboro's importance.
- • A local legend claims a lost Confederate gold cache remains hidden near Scottsboro.
- • The Great Depression severely impacted Scottsboro's economy, causing widespread hardship.
- • Named for its founder Robert Scott, it was incorporated in 1870 as Scottsboro.
- • With about 4,700 residents, the population is smaller than many Alabama towns.
- • Sitting 705 feet above sea level, it offers gently rolling hills.
- • Manufacturing provides a significant portion of employment for Scottsboro residents.
- • A quiet, close-knit community offers a slower pace of life and Southern charm.
- • The Huntsville Havoc (hockey), 45 minutes away, won the President's Cup in 2018.
- • Scottsboro High School's football team has a storied history, winning multiple state championships.