Singleton LaFayette Norris, or ”Fate” as folks knew him by, was an outstanding example of the generation of versatile and colorful musicians that made up the Golden Age of Old Time music. He was born in Dirt Town, Chattooga County, on August 23, 1878, and is best known for playing banjo in the
July 11,2021 meeting will be held at the depot.
June 7, 2021We are so happy to be meeting again in person. Our Sunday July 11th meeting will be at the deoot at 2pm. Details to follow.
The Spirit of the American Doughboy Statue
May 26, 2021On Saturday, May 29th, 2021, the Spirit of the American Doughboy Statue was rededicated in memory of those who lost their lives and those who served during World War 1. It will be an addition to the Chattooga County Veterans Memorial in Dowdy Park. The rededication was done through a collaboration between local veteran
Dick Taylor’s Ridge
April 20, 2021Editor’s Note: The excellent piece below was contributed by Historical Society member Bill Mitchell, a skilled amateur historian who grew up with a view of Taylor (or Taylor’s if you please!) Ridge. Bill has a special appreciation for the history and the beauty of our Chattooga County environs. The original version of this piece appeared
Maurene Pickle Wallin Remembers the Trion Glove Mill in the 1940’s
March 17, 2021Maurene Wallin was born Maurene Ellen Pickle on February 18,1921 in Cherokee County Alabama at Broomtown to Tim and Emma Pickle. Her sisters are Hayne Speer and Waynie Edge; her brothers, both deceased, were Wilburn Pickle and Harold Pickle. Maurene and her husband, the late Bill Wallin, have one child, a daughter, Susan, who is
