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CEDAR BLUFF

Located between Gadsden, Alabama and Rome, Georgia is the serene waterway oasis, Cedar Bluff. Just off of Alabama Highway 9, Cedar Bluff boasts breathtaking views of Weiss Lake. The town was founded in 1832 on the site of a former Indian village, and was originally called, “Jefferson.” Located only minutes from Little River Canyon, The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, and plentiful shopping, this rustic community is a great vacation spot. Centrally located between Atlanta, Birmingham, Chattanooga and Huntsville, the town is steeped in southern pride and tradition. A welcoming community that features abundant fishing, camping and recreation, Cedar Bluff invites you to enjoy their small town hospitality year round. Several waterfront condominiums and developments offer you a scenic place to stay or live. Cedar Bluff ’s population of about 1,800 residents, enjoy the comfortable hometown atmosphere that centers around their outstanding schools and exciting sports programs. The community park and recreation center provide gathering places for parties, events and meetings. Low-crime rates and affordable cost of living makes the town a desirable place to live.

CENTRE Ranking highly on a long list of great southern towns is Centre, Alabama. It is one that respects its history, seeks to continue to improve and works to prepare for future growth. The town sits geographically in the middle of Cherokee County, in a land that was once largely populated by Native Americans. Their legacy of abiding love and appreciation for the land and its rivers has been passed down and enriches the lives of the residents and visitors. The town was settled around 1840, where the Post Office was dubbed the town “Center.” The spelling was changed, in time, to Centre in honor of the family from England that originally settled the town. In the 1960’s, Weiss Lake was constructed, as well as the dam nearby. It became an excellent draw for new homeowners, businesses and tourists to relocate to the county seat of Centre. Recreational attractions became the norm, with new roads and highways, and lake living taking the spotlight. Even with all the attention, Centre has kept its charm. Centre, the heart of Cherokee County, has become the home of schools, a community college, new businesses, art and entertainment. Currently downtown Centre is in the midst of a revitalization. May of the historic buildings are undergoing renovation and improvements are being made to the streetscape. On your visit you will find delightful retail shops and restaurants to help make your visit memorable. Don’t miss the Annual Fall Festival taking place during early October on Main Street in downtown Centre. Then take off in search of even more treasurers to discover in Centre.

GAYLESVILLE

Tucked in the northeastern section of Cherokee County, you’ll find the beautiful town of Gaylesville. Hugging the peaceful Chattooga River, at the foundation of a run of small mountains and ridges that lead northeast to the great Appalachian chain, Gaylesville holds a special fascination for all who live or visit here. It’s a small ‘community’, with no ideas about becoming a ‘city’, but quite happy with its status of being one of the oldest

communities in Alabama, getting its official Post Office in 1836. Named for Cherokee Indian Chief “Gayle,” it proudly shows off its colors of great heritage. Many important events of the War Between the States took place here and grabs the attention of any history lover. The area is full of historic houses and scattered with bonafide southern mansions. Gaylesville offers insight into the early lives of the Cherokee Indians, and the settlers that came and began making contributions towards making the community. Today, Gaylesville serves as the heartbeat of a great County. Here you will find Little River Canyon and Falls, a beautiful National Park that is a popular destination for locals and tourists. Gaylesville is a delightful place to visit or find your own ‘southern mansion’ where you can sit in a rocking chair on the front porch and gaze out on the landscape of a special part of America.

LEESBURG Leesburg is an important industrial arm of Cherokee County, humming with thriving businesses. Major area employers call Leesburg home, such as KTH Leesburg Products LLC, which produces metal components for the automotive industry and employs 525 people. The Parkdale-Leesburg Plant was established in 1987, processing cotton and employing approximately 250 people. Another top employer is Prince Minerals which specializes in porcelain and glass enamels. The agreeable climate and accommodating workforce allow local businesses and companies such as retail, automotive, financial institutions , healthcare and personal services the opportunity to expand. The Parks and Recreation Department operates three parks, two of which include developed playgrounds. You’ll find lighted softball fields, walking tracks, and tennis courts. The Leesburg Landing has many attractions – from the lake, great camping areas

Communities in Cherokee County

with a lake view and nature walking trails. The Leesburg Landing RV Park includes full power, water, and sewer hookups. Enjoy nature while you walk through a two-mile nature trail or walk along our one mile paved walking track. Leesburg Landing continues to grow. Through the guidance of the Alabama Department of Natural Resources and Conservation renovations include additional piers, larger boat ramps, and a larger parking lot.

SAND ROCK Sitting on top of Lookout Mountain is the pretty, hilltop community of Sand Rock. Compared to the surrounding area, Sand Rock is relatively young, incorporated in 1988. The community, however, has a rich history, dating back to the 1800s. Named by Grandfather Brindley, who, when looking at the huge sand rocks, crumbled a small piece between his fingers, and proclaimed, “Sand Rock.” The school, which started as a one-room schoolhouse for settler’s children, is now a modern multi-building complex – one of the county’s largest. Home construction has grown along the south and east of Lookout Mountain, with new long-time and new residents taking advantage of the views, mountain rocks, beautiful foliage, and the ever-popular Weiss Lake. Sand Rock residents take pride in their community — their schools, churches, recreational facilities and volunteer fire department. The community churches are very important to the residents and have a spirit of cooperation — sharing in community events, school events and worship services. Sand Rock, a community that has strong faith, support, concern for family and a strong work ethic. A frequent visitor and long-time observer stated it perfectly, “the people there are solid as a rock.”

Merle Norman Cosmetics 151 W Main Street Centre, AL 35960 256-927-3213 Model Tees 100 East Main Street Centre, AL 35960 256-927-7060 Observer Supply, Inc 224 South 3rd Street Gadsden, AL 35901 256-547-5481 Orbix Hot Glass, Inc 3869 County Road 275 Fort Payne, AL 35967 256-523-3188 Patti Ford Photography 309 Cedar Bluff Road Centre, AL 35960 256-927-6453 Pic N Sav 1470 West Main Street, Suite L Centre, AL 35960 256-927-5661

Piggly Wiggly Cedar Bluff 3800 Hwy 9 Cedar Bluff, AL 35959 256-779-6824 Premier Buildings of Centre 2850 Gadsden Hwy Centre, AL 35960 256-504-8489 Quick Mart 3845 AL Hwy 9 Cedar Bluff, AL 35959 256-779-8540 Ronnie Watkins Ford 101 George Wallace Drive Gadsden, AL 35903 256-543-9400 Snead Ag Supply & Services 1050 Chesnut Bypass Centre, AL 35960 256-927-2300

Snead Tractor Co Inc 1507 West Main Street Centre, AL 35960 256-927-5454 The Auto Super Center 501 Chesnut Bypass Centre, AL 35960 256-927-5550 The Garage Sale 469 Cedar Bluff Road Centre, AL 35960 256-927-6442 The Medicine Shoppe 270 Industrial Boulevard Leesburg, AL 35983 256-526-6337 The Tractor Place 2105 E ByPass Centre, AL 35960 256-927-7550

The Willow Tree 1131 West Main Street Centre, AL 35960 256-927-3114 TMC Graphics & Signs 780 County Road 265 Centre, AL 35960 256-927-6967 Tots 2 Teens 1470 West Main Street Centre, AL 35960 256-557-3695 University CDJR of Rome 2500 New Calhoun Hwy NE Rome, GA 30161 706-232-7793 Webb Concrete & Building Materials 1414 East Main Street Centre, AL 35960 256-927-4778 Weiss Lake Auction 977 Cedar Bluff Road Centre, AL 35960 256-927-8765