Hidden History of Chilton County, Alabama

Take a juicy foray into the all-but-forgotten history of Chilton County, Alabama. <p Chilton County is the Peach Capital of Alabama, a distinction that has influenced the customs and time honored traditions of its people for more than 150 years. Established during the turbulent aftermath of the Civil War, the county couldn't help but acquire a unique and fascinating history. Home to the first hydroelectric project in the state, a secretive prisoner of war camp during World War II and the sight of a tragic aviation disaster involving the renowned Blackwood Brothers Gospel Quartet, Chilton County serves as something of a magnet for the unexpected. From the peach orchards to the world headquarters of the International Possum Growers and Breeders Association, author Billy J. Singleton provides a captivating journey into the history and heritage of a rural Alabama community.