Way Back Wednesday in Calhoun County---August 15-21
For much of our nation’s history, the main form of communication was the local newspaper. These local newspapers provided information...
Way Back Wednesday in Calhoun County---July 4-10
Alabama will celebrate her Bicentennial year in 2019 but decided to extend the celebration over three years. While the United States...
Way Back Wednesday in Calhoun County---April 25-May 1
Calhoun County was an agrarian society prior to the Civil War. One of the most prevalent crops in the county was cotton. There were very...
Way Back Wednesday in Calhoun County---April 18-24
When most Calhoun Countians mention going to “The Courthouse” they are referring to the Early 20th Century building located on West 11th...
Way Back Wednesday in Calhoun County---April 11-17
Passing by Zinn Park, have you ever wondered how the Anniston Park System came about? It was an idea when the city was founded but took...
Way Back Wednesday in Calhoun County---March 14-March 20
With Spring on its way that means it’s time for flowers and trees to bloom. The trees and flowers bring with them allergies and doctor’s...
Way Back Wednesday in Calhoun County---March 7-13
With Spring Break rapidly approaching, everyone is ready to head out to a hotel to relax. It may be hard to believe but long-ago Calhoun...
Way Back Wednesday in Calhoun County---February 28-March 6
Last week in the Way Back Wednesday in Calhoun County Blog, we looked at the iron furnaces built during the Civil War. This week we learn...
Way Back Wednesday in Calhoun County---February 14-20
On the corner of Tenth Street and Highland Avenue, lies Hillside Cemetery. Thousands of cars have passed by this well-manicured city...
Way Back Wednesday in Calhoun County---February 7-13
To borrow from Mr. Shakespeare….What’s in a name? Well in Calhoun County there have been many name changes. Benton County became Calhoun...
