Eufaula Alabama
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Sparks State Technical College has merged with Wallace Community College. Wallace Community College’s Sparks Campus is located in Eufaula on Highway 431. Named for former Alabama Governor Chauncey Sparks, the Sparks Campus was originally named Sparks State Technical School in 1966. ... [Read More]
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Sparks State Technical College has merged with Wallace Community College. Wallace Community College’s Sparks Campus is located in Eufaula on Highway 431. Named for former Alabama Governor Chauncey Sparks, the Sparks Campus was originally named Sparks State Technical School in 1966. ... [Read More]
Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge
Hardwood trees dominated the landscape and the rivers edges were filled with Muscogee Creek Indian villages. In the 1800s European settlers moved into the area and a prosperous town developed. The town, which served as a port city for steamboats along the Chattahoochee River, was named Irwinton after the founder. Irwintons name was later changed to Eufaula in honor of a local indian tribe. As the town of Eufaula expanded the hardwood trees were cleared for agriculture. After World War II local residents reforested the previously cleared land with pine plantations. In 1963 the Corps of Engineers impounded a portion of the Chattahoochee River to improve navigation. The dam created Lake Walter F. George / Lake Eufaula. Local Eufaulians wanted to provide a place for migratory waterfowl and other resident wildlife species, while providing beautiful natural scenery. In 1964 the residents were pleased by the creation of the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge. A positive bond still exists bet ... [Read More]
State Parks-Lakepoint
Located seven miles north of Eufaula off Highway 431 on the Alabama-Georgia line, Lake Eufaula is known as the "Bass Capital of the World." This picturesque 1,220-acre park complements the beautiful 45,200-acre Eufaula Impoundment with many resort facilities including a full service marina. You may also enjoy the adjoining National Wildlife Refuge. ... Resort:104 Lakepoint Drive, Eufaula, Alabama 36027 ... Resort Motel . . . 101 rooms, most with balconies overlooking Lake Eufaula. Each is equipped with two double beds, a TV, and telephone. Six spacious suites are also available. Lakepoint Resort's dining room serves a variety of delicious food. ... [Read More]
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Eufaula Websites ... Click here to see map of Eufaula ... Eufaula Local Information ... [Read More]
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Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1964, on the Walter F. George Reservoir (Lake Eufaula) in cooperation with the Corps of Engineers (COE). The reservoir resulted from impoundment of the Chattahoochee River between Alabama and Georgia. The Refuge, lying on the upper reaches of the reservoir, consists of 11,184 acres. There are 7,953 acres in Barbour and Russell Counties, Alabama, and 3,231 in Stewart and Quitman Counties, Georgia. ... Map: Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge ... [Read More]
ADOR - Tax Laws - Various Other Exemptions from Sales & Use Taxes: Act No. 1102 - Boys Ranch, North Alabama T.B. Association, Eufaula Heritage Association.
Regular Session 1969, exempts sales to Alabama Sheriffs Boys Ranch, North Alabama T. B. Association, and Eufaula Heritage Association, effective September 12, 1969. ... Boys Ranch, North Alabama T.B. Association, Eufaula Heritage Association. ... [Read More]
Recreation.gov
Centrally located to Dothan, Alabama, and Albany, Georgia, within an hour's drive. Eufaula, Alabama, and Georgetown and Ft. Gaines, Georgia, are all located adjacent to the lake.In Dothan take 431 north to Abbeville (27 miles). In Abbeville take Hwy. 10 East to Ft. Gaines, GA. In Ft. Gaines take Hwy 39 north, go 2 miles. ACF/Walter F. George Resource Site building is on the left. Directions to campgrounds may be obtained from the project website. ... Walter F. George Lake is a 45,000 acre lake located on the Chattahoocee River between the states of Alabama and Georgia. This area is rich in history with many nearby historic sites and towns. The lake is nationally known for it's bass and crappie fishing. The lock, located at Ft. Gaines, Georgia, has the second highest drop east of the Mississippi River. Fishing and water recreation opportunities abound. Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge is located on the northern end of the lake offering excellent bird viewing all year. There are both state and Corps of Engineers operated campgrounds and day use parks featuring picnic areas, beaches and boat ramps, among other opportunities. ... [Read More]
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