In addition to large cities, many small towns also help make up the great state of Alabama. Some of these towns, even though small, were homes to some very notable people. One town in particular is Tuscumbia. To learn about Tuscumbia, Alabama, including its most famous resident, take a look below.
Tuscumbia, incorporated in 1820, is the seat of Colbert County, Alabama and is one of the state’s most charming small towns.
flickr/Valerie Everett Tuscumbia, AL 35674, USA
There are several places in Tuscumbia that contribute to its charm. One place in particular is Spring Park, which is located downtown and is home to the world’s largest man-made natural stone waterfall.
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Many people have lived in Tuscumbia. The most famous person from Tuscumbia is Helen Keller. Known as America’s “First Lady of Courage,” Keller was the first deaf-blind student to graduate from college. She was an honors graduate from Radcliffe College in Massachusetts.
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Helen Adams Keller was born on June 27, 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama to Captain Arthur H. and Kate Adams Keller. Shortly after turning 19 months, she developed a disease that left her deaf and blind. With the help of teacher Anne Sullivan, she had her famous w-a-t-e-r moment at the well pump. A few months later, she learned the fingertip alphabet and eventually braille. After going on to accomplish many things, Helen Keller died on June 1, 1968 in Easton, Connecticut.
google/Andrea Shively Helen Keller Birthplace, 300 N Commons St W, Tuscumbia, AL 35674, USA
Today, Ivy Green: Birthplace of Helen Keller is open to the public for tours. Her childhood home was built in 1820 and has four rooms on the main floor and three rooms on the second floor.
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Every room has been beautifully decorated with artifacts and period furnishings. In fact, most of the items in the home belonged to the Keller Family.
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Visitors of Ivy Green: Birthplace of Helen Keller are also invited to stroll the grounds and enjoy all of the beautiful scenery, and even touch the actual well-pump where the ‘miracle’ happened.
google/Leland Gray For more information about Tuscumbia, Alabama, you can view the city’s website. To learn all about Ivy Green: Birthplace of Helen Keller, including hours and ticket prices, you can view the historic attraction’s website.
Have you ever visited Tuscumbia, Alabama? If so, please share your thoughts with us in the comments below. Also, were you already aware that Helen Keller was born in this charming small town?
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Tuscumbia, AL 35674, USA
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Helen Keller Birthplace, 300 N Commons St W, Tuscumbia, AL 35674, USA
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For more information about Tuscumbia, Alabama, you can view the city’s website. To learn all about Ivy Green: Birthplace of Helen Keller, including hours and ticket prices, you can view the historic attraction’s website.
To learn more about Tuscumbia’s Spring Park, be sure to take a look at the following article: Spring Park Is A Little-Known Park In Alabama That Is Perfect For Your Next Outing.
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