Demopolis, AL
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About Demopolis
- • Harper Lee, author of *To Kill a Mockingbird*, spent summers in Demopolis.
- • Bluestone High School, now closed, was the first public high school for African Americans in Marengo County.
- • Vine and Olive Colony established Demopolis in 1817 to cultivate grapes and olives.
- • A local legend claims a Confederate treasure is buried near the Bluff Hall mansion.
- • The Great Fire of 1919 destroyed much of downtown Demopolis, leading to reconstruction.
- • Named "City of the People," Demopolis was established in 1817.
- • With around 7,100 residents, it's smaller than its neighbor, Tuscaloosa.
- • Sitting at 138 feet, it's higher than many areas along the Tombigbee River.
- • Manufacturing, particularly paper and wood products, drives much of the local economy.
- • A sense of quiet, Southern charm permeates the historic streets.
- • The Birmingham Barons, a minor league baseball team, are about 150 miles away.
- • Demopolis High School Tigers won the Class 4A State Football Championship in 2009.
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