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State Route 93 (Alabama)
State Route 93 (SR 93) is an State highway#Unite States, state highway in Pike County, Alabama, United States, that serves as a Connector (road), connection between the towns of Brundidge, Alabama, Brundidge and Banks, Alabama, Banks . Route description SR 93 begins at an Intersection (road), intersection with U.S. Route 231 in Alabama, U.S. Route 231 (US 231) to the south of downtown Brundidge. From this point, the highway travels in a northerly direction before reaching its northern terminus at U.S. Route 29 in Alabama, US 29 in Banks. Major intersections See also References External links State highways in Alabama, 093 Transportation in Pike County, Alabama {{Alabama-road-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brundidge, Alabama
Brundidge is the second-largest city in Pike County, Alabama, United States. The population was 2,076 at the 2010 census, down from 2,341 in 2000. The city was once a major producer of peanut butter. Brundidge holds a Peanut Butter Festival during the last Saturday of each October, which includes live music, a recipe contest, and a parade. The city has a large number of antique stores in its historic downtown. History The town was founded prior to the Civil War by George C. Collier, who established a trading post and saloon. First called "Collier's Store", the town changed its name around 1854 to honor James M. Brundidge, a prominent citizen and founder of the local Masonic lodge. During the Civil War, men from Pike County joined "Company F", the "Brundidge Guards", of the 15th Regiment Alabama Infantry. Brundidge grew as an agricultural center after the war. A depot of the newly constructed Alabama Midland Railway was established in Brundidge in 1889. Several hotels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
