Mentone in DeKalb County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
The A. A. Miller Dam
The A. A. Miller Dam
Built in 1925 for the first Hydro Electric power in North Alabama.
Lower Plaque
Memorial cairn erected by William A. (Bill) Wise
Grandson of A. A. Miller
Erected by William A. (Bill) Wise.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 34° 32.942′ N, 85° 35.391′ W. Marker is in Mentone, Alabama, in DeKalb County. Marker is on County Road 613, half a mile south of County Road 650/935, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mentone AL 35984, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Cherokee Council Tree (approx. 1.9 miles away); Town Of Mentone (approx. 2.1 miles away); Former Site Of Battelle (approx. 2.1 miles away); Sally A. Howard Memorial Chapel (approx. 3.3 miles away); Coe Incline (approx. 6.8 miles away); Site of the Willstown Mission (approx. 7.3 miles away); The Road to Chickamauga (approx. 8.3 miles away); Alpine, Georgia (approx. 8˝ miles away in Georgia). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mentone.
More about this marker. Located at the Desoto Falls Picnic Area, part of the Desoto State Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 17, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.