Near Clay in Jefferson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
The Cahaba Heart River of Alabama
Photographed by Tim Carr, December 3, 2009
1. The Cahaba Heart River Of Alabama Marker
On Cahaba Mountain to the NW, springs form a fragile stream that grows as it carves through the steep, rocky terrain of Birmingham suburbs, flowing south on the Gulf Coastal Plain to the Alabama River, at the site of Alabama's first capital, Cahawba. The Cahaba has sustained human life at least 10,000 years and remains a major drinking water source. It is known nationally for biological diversity and beauty and, at 191 miles, is Alabama's longest free flowing river. It nurtures 69 rare, imperiled aquatic species & the largest stand of shoals lilies on Earth.
Erected 2006 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Natural Features • Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list.
Location. 33° 44.034′ N, 86° 32.424′ W. Marker is near Clay, Alabama, in Jefferson County. It is on Old Springville Road / County Road 30, on the left when traveling north. From Deerfoot Parkway turn right onto Old Springville Road The marker is located 4.5 miles from the traffic light at Deerfoot Parkway and old Springville Road in Clay.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Birmingham Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mount Calvary Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away); Wear Cemetery (approx. 3.1 miles away); Clay Methodist Cemetery (approx. 4.1 miles away); Pioneer Massey Cemetery (approx. 4.2 miles away); The Clay Community (approx. 4.3 miles away); Town of Margaret (approx. 5 miles away); First Baptist Church Of Springville (approx. 5.2 miles away); Holly Springs School (approx. 7.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clay.
Also see . . .
1. Cahaba River. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Cahaba Lilies. Cahaba River Society entry (Submitted on February 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Tim Carr, December 3, 2009
2. Echo Lake & The Cahaba Heart River Of Alabama Marker
Photographed by Tim Carr, December 3, 2009
3. The Cahaba Heart River Of Alabama Marker On Old Springville Road
Photographed by Tim Carr, December 3, 2009
4. The Cahaba Heart River Of Alabama Marker
Photographed by Tim Carr, December 3, 2009
5. The Cahaba River & Marker
Photographed by Tim Carr, December 3, 2009
6. Upper End of Echo Lake
Photographed by Tim Carr, August 15, 2009
7. The Cahaba River Meeting The Alabama River. Dallas County, Alabama
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 3,013 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 4, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
