Our roadtrip was impacted by the Government Shut-Down (again), but we decided to visit what we…read morecould & hope for the best. The Rangers/Staff made our day by having a cancelation stamp available at the Chambers of Commerce in Anniston, along with additional information. We able to visit the actual site of the bus bombing & get a feel of the area. There is still a vibe surrounding the spot. The Bus Mural with information panels really broke down the chain of events so you could fully understand the sequence of actions by those involved. It is crazy to think this was not that long ago, we still have a ways to go and thank God there are individuals like the Freedom Riders who are willing to risk their life to get us there.

Definitely a great place to visit if you are into history. The staff were polite and helpful.read more

SUMMATION: A bit impressive photo opportunity, but that is all. There is nothing else much to do…read morein Lineville. Cheaha State Park was the main local attraction, but it recently closed [1]. NAME: Old Lineville Water Tower SIZE: 100 feet tall and held 75,000 gallons. TITLE: "Snap and Go" [Yelp, Parguera Pirate review #419, 22 July 2015] ALABAMA TRIP REVIEW NUMBER: 32 RATING: Good (3.5/5) OWNER: City of Lineville LOCALITY: College Street, Lineville, Alabama 36266 LATITUDE, LONGITUDE: 33°18'51.1"N, 85°45'13.4"W DIFFICULTY LOCATING: This landmark high in the air is difficult to miss. DIRECTIONS: In Lineville at the Highway 9 and Highway 49 intersection and traffic light turn north onto 49 (Cheaha Road). Go past First United Methodist Church on the right. Just after the First Baptist Church on the left, turn right onto East College Street and the Water Tower is ~80 yards on the right-side of the road. PARKING: No lot, only grassy area OCCASION: 50th High School Reunion HOURS OF OPERATION: 24/7/365, no fence FEES: none VIEW: You can look up at it, but cannot climb on it, or go inside. LAYOUT: Resembles a medieval sentry tower or castle turret. AWARDS: Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage (1 April 1976, Alabama Historical Commission). This is 1 of only 6 (0.4% of those in state) in Clay County and the only one in Lineville). HISTORY: Growing up, I thought our water tower was nice, but I did not realize it was so old and unique. Tower construction began in 1916 and was completed in 1917 by R. T. Aderholt of College Park, Georgia. This is the 5th oldest water tower in Alabama. Lineville history (East, 2010; Wilson, 2011). FOOTNOTES: [1] This is very sad. See my review of the park. REFERENCES: East, D. C. 2010. A brief historical sketch of Lineville, Alabama. 16 pp, http://alabamaclaycounty.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/A-HISTORY-OF-LINEVILLE-ALABAMA.pdf Wilson, C. M. 2011. Lineville. In: Encyclopedia of Alabama. Alabama Humanities Foundation. http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3019

Cheaha State Park is NOT closed. We have certain aspects of the park that close during the winter…read moreseason, but the park is open.

This marker is located in the Oxford Lake area on the way to visiting the Coldwater Creek Covered…read moreBridge. It is in front of the civic center and there is room to pull over to read it. The marker reads, "Ocford Lake Centennial. 1889-1989. Oxford Lake, since the 1800's, has been the social & recreational center for this area. In the 1900's there was horse racing, boating, & a trolley line that brought visitors to the park. In the 1930s the lake had an amusement park. This site was also an Indian campground in the early 1800's." The plaque was erected on April 15, 1989 by the The Oxford Arts Council. It's looking like it could use a touch up. [Review 2279 of 2024 - 240 in Alabama - 23295 overall]

There is not much to see here but yes, as the saying goes, "It does what it says on the tin." This…read moreis indeed the World's Largest Office Chair. The chair was assembled in 1981 by the adjacent furniture showroom. Taking 10 tons of steel, 15 tons of cement and initially including a spiral staircase, it was officially certified by the Guinness World Records people in 1982. This is a quick visit. A minute to set up your selfie or park your wonderful Sprinter van next to it for scale, and you're on your way. If you're looking for office furniture, check out Miller's Office Supply. [Review 21126 overall - 228 in Alabama - 89 of 2024.]

This is not your average office chair. This is a throne, a monument, a testament to human ingenuity…read moreand a complete overreaction to the need for comfortable seating. This thing is a behemoth. I felt like a tiny ant crawling up its steel legs. The seat alone could probably host a small family reunion. And don't even get me started on the armrests. It's like a rite of passage. Once you've experienced the sheer magnitude of this chair, you can never go back to your measly desk chair. You'll start questioning your life choices and wonder why you ever settled for less. So, if you're looking for a profound, life-altering experience, skip the therapy and head to Anniston. The World's Largest Office Chair awaits, ready to humble you and make you feel incredibly small in the grand scheme of things. You won't regret it.

Beds are super comfortable! I appreciate the early check-in. The food was great and the help was…read morereally nice and accommodating. Bathrooms were clean. Id shit there again!

I've used this place twice now and the guy at the gate is super friendly and explained where things…read morego. For 8$ it's way cheaper than having the city come pick stuff up.

From the owner: Construction Demo C/D Landfill with an MSW (Garbage) Transfer Station on siteread more

I noticed it hasn't been updated in a while. The Waldo Covered Bridge, along with the old mill, is…read morelocated on private property as of 2022 and it can not be accessed without trespassing.

Waldo Covered Bridge (also known as the Riddle Mill Covered Bridge) was built in 1858 in what is…read morenow the Talladega National Forest. It isn't hard to find, but does require a little effort. Located out of view behind Old Mill restaurant just off Rt. 77, you can reach it by following the restaurant driveway (which used to be the main road towards the bridge) to the parking area. The bridge will come into view the further you go back and believe me when I tell you it has seen better days. Quite frankly it appears to be in covered bridge hospice. While efforts have been made to renovate the bridge, it remains in a state of limbo since being condemned in the 1960's and sits inaccessible to the public without its approaches (ramps on each side that connect the bridge to the road). It is the second oldest surviving historic bridge in Alabama, but is in desperate need of maintenance and repair. You can visibly see the frame beginning to lean and looks as if a stiff wind would knock it completely over. Would be a shame to loose this 157 year old treasure, especially considering she stands in her original location. Nearby is the Helen Keller Campus for the blind & def and the City of Talledega, home of Will Ferrell's character Ricky Bobby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXmD6qdDCDE Total length - 115 feet FINAL THOUGHTS If something isn't done immediately these may be the last pics you will see of this ancient relic before her demise. A heavy snow storm might be more weight than this bridge can take on her weakened frame before crashing into the river below. Saddens me to think that something which has served so many has been abandoned and left to die as if it never had any importance at all.