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'''Verbena''' is an unincorporated | '''Verbena''' is an unincorporated community alongside [[U. S. Highway 31]] and the [[CSX Railway]] in southeastern [[Chilton County]] on the outskirts of [[Clanton]]. It is named for the indigenous [[verbena]] wildflowers. The community was a popular resort for residents of Montgomery, particularly during outbreaks of yellow fever in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In its heyday the town had two hotels, a bank, post office and general store. Though most of those buildings are lost, the [[Verbena United Methodist Church]] remains as a local historic landmark. | ||
Verbena's ZIP code is [[36091]]. It is served by [[Verbena High School]] and the [[Verbena Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service]]. The smaller nearby communities of [[Cooper]], [[Enterprise]] and [[Midway]] are often considered to be part of Verbena. | |||
==References== | |||
* McKinney, Sue B. (February 26, 1988) "[http://verbena-al.com/VerbenaHistory.html Verbena: A town born of Yellow Fever]" ''Independent Advertiser'' | |||
[[Category:Chilton County]] | [[Category:Chilton County communities]] | ||
Revision as of 14:44, 12 June 2008
This article is about the town in Chilton County. For the band, see Verbena (band).
Verbena is an unincorporated community alongside U. S. Highway 31 and the CSX Railway in southeastern Chilton County on the outskirts of Clanton. It is named for the indigenous verbena wildflowers. The community was a popular resort for residents of Montgomery, particularly during outbreaks of yellow fever in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In its heyday the town had two hotels, a bank, post office and general store. Though most of those buildings are lost, the Verbena United Methodist Church remains as a local historic landmark.
Verbena's ZIP code is 36091. It is served by Verbena High School and the Verbena Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service. The smaller nearby communities of Cooper, Enterprise and Midway are often considered to be part of Verbena.
References
- McKinney, Sue B. (February 26, 1988) "Verbena: A town born of Yellow Fever" Independent Advertiser