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  1. Sylacauga is a city in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 12,578. Sylacauga is known for its fine white marble bedrock. This was discovered shortly after settlers moved into the area and has been quarried ever since. The marble industry was the first recorded industry in the Sylacauga area.

  2. Sylacauga is located in the southernmost part of Talladega County, Ala. Bisected by U.S. Highway 280 and Alabama Highway 21, it encompasses approximately 20 square miles and borders the Talladega National Forest and the Appalachian foothills of northeastern Alabama.

  3. Jan 26, 2020 · If its fascinating heritage wasn’t enough to tempt you to the city, Sylacauga is also surrounded by historical sites, lush forests, caves, vineyards and lakes.

  4. Take Route 280 southeast from Birmingham, and you’ll pass through the lovely town of Sylacauga, Alabama. It has everything you need to complete your Alabama visit, from lakes to a local creamery, and more.

  5. Feb 7, 2024 · Sylacauga Mural Often referred to as the Marble City, Sylacauga sits atop a bed of mostly white Madre Cream marble 32 miles long, a mile and a half wide, and 400 feet deep. In 1905, this marble drew Italian sculptor Giuseppe Moretti, who created Red Mountain's Vulcan statue, to the area to establish a marble works and a studio.

  6. Sylacauga marble, also commonly known as Alabama marble, is a marble that is found in a belt running through Talladega County, Alabama. It is prized for its pure white color and its crystalline structure.

  7. Sylacauga is a town in Metropolitan Alabama. It is famed for its high quality white marble that has been widely used in major edifices like the Supreme Court and the Washington Monument in D.C., as well as for being the home of Jim Nabors (you might know him as Gomer Pyle).

  8. www.sylacaugachamber.com › about-sylacauga › quality-of-lifeThings To Do - Sylacauga

    THINGS TO DO IN SYLACAUGA. Places to See. Bolded listings note Members of the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce. B.B. Comer Memorial Library . 314 N Broadway Ave. Sylacauga, AL 35150. (256) 249- 0961. Blue Bell Creameries. 423 N Norton Ave.

  9. Feb 15, 2024 · Things to Do in Sylacauga, Alabama: See Tripadvisor's 1,323 traveler reviews and photos of Sylacauga tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Sylacauga. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

  10. Sylacauga, Alabama, the Marble City Marvels, offers something for everyone, from sweet treats to outdoor adventures. Explore the town’s rich history at historical highlights like the Comer Museum & Arts Center.

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