Athens and Limestone County were founded in 1818; the year before Alabama became a state; making Athens one of its oldest cities. The quaint; picturesque downtown square in Athens; the county seat; is the heart of the community. Athens and Limestone County are studies in the ongoing tug-of-war between tradition and progress. Athens is traditionally a railroad and cotton town--once ranking among the states largest cotton producers--but since the aerospace boom of the 1960s; it has increasingly entered the orbit of the technology center of nearby Huntsville; home of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and Redstone Arsenal. These days; Athens is home to many manufacturing firms; and local civic groups are focused on revitalizing downtown and bringing tourists to Limestone County.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Volcanic Explosion of Amazing HistoryBy CustomerThis book is long overdue. So much much vital and fascinating history. I loved all of the personal histories of many African American Hawaiians.Wonderful recognition of yet one of hundreds of contributions by the Buffalo Soldiers are detailed in this book. I knew much of this being a descendant of a Buffalo Soldier of the Spanish - American War. Yet another road built by the Buffalo Soldiers and its at Volcanoes Nat. Park.Valuable information hidden. forgotten or purposely ignored no more. This is a must read. Barack Obama is standing on the shoulders of thousands of Black Hawaiians that made their mark on the islands hundreds of years ago. Black history is Hawaiian history. Hawaiian history is Black history!A very enjoyable read.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. African Americans in HawaiiBy durga durgaThe authors did a great as well as an intensive research on the history of African American blacks in Hawaii. Hope to read a continum of the present experiences and accomplishments of African American blacks on the Hawaiian Islands.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. good bookBy ajchap49enjoyed the pictures and history. of its time I am going to pass this onto friends so they can enjoy the history as well.
