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July 27, 2026
The Vagabond once worked at old ice plant
The Vagabond once worked at old ice plant
March 23, 2012
In the early 1930s, six ice plants were operating in Gadsden. But with progress in refrigeration, all have gone by the wayside. When he was y...
Confederate Veterans of Etowah County
Confederate Veterans of Etowah County
November 9, 2012
In mid-October 1889, about seventy Confederate veterans of the county met the Etowah County Courthouse to or...
Mystery Civil War signs appearing all over Etowah County
Mystery Civil War signs appearing all over Etowah County
March 16, 2012
This week the Vagabond wants to share a mystery to the readers. There are Civil War signs appearing all over Etowah County by a group that call...
Back to Cherokee Rock Village
Back to Cherokee Rock Village
March 9, 2012
The Vagabond was recently up Cherokee Rock Village checking out all the improvements being done. There have been many campouts at this site by th...
Early history of the Noccalula Falls
Early history of the Noccalula Falls
March 2, 2012
Noccalula Falls and its 40 acres of surrounding property was first owned by Thomas McClung in 1845. It was called Black Creek Falls then...
The story of a familiar landmark: Gilliland Covered Bridge
The story of a familiar landmark: Gilliland Covered Bridge
November 2, 2012
Don’t forget! On Saturday, Nov, 3. The Vagabond and the Etowah Historical Society is sponsoring a tour to A...
Old book talks about early Gadsden - final part
Old book talks about early Gadsden - final part
February 28, 2012
  This article was taken out of an old book called Northern Alabama, 1888. In it is much information about Gadsden and Etowah County. Let...
Old book about early Gadsden, Part 2
Old book about early Gadsden, Part 2
February 17, 2012
 By Danny Crownover This article was taken out of an old book called Northern Alabama, 1888. In it is much about Gadsden and Etowah County. Let’s co...
Tour planned to ‘The Mountain Town Pioneers Built’
Tour planned to ‘The Mountain Town Pioneers Built’
October 26, 2012
The Vagabond and the Etowah Historical Society are sponsoring a tour to Arab to see the historical villa...

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