Description: Sylacauga, ALABAMA - Alabama Marble Quarry: Sylacauga is a city in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 12,749. Nicknames for Sylacauga include "The Marble City", "Buzzard's Roost", "Alabama’s Best-Kept Secret" and "Sly Town". Sylacauga is known for its fine white marble bedrock. It 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. Sylacauga is the site of the first documented case of an object from outer space hitting a person. On November 30, 1954, a 4 kg (9 lb) piece of what became known as the Hodges Meteorite crashed through the roof of an Oak Grove house, bounced off a radio, and badly bruised Mrs. Ann Hodges, who was taking an afternoon nap. This Linen Era (1930-45) postcard shows the marble quarry. The card is in good condition, but there is edge wear. A Natural Color Card. EC Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. No. 13270N.
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Theme: US States, Cities & Towns
Alabama Marble Quarry: Stone
Sylacauga: AL
"The Marble City": "Buzzard's Roost"
"Alabama’s Best-Kept Secret: "Sly Town"
Hodges Meteorite: Outer Space
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
County: Talladega
Features: Panoramic
City/Region: Sylacauga
Postage Condition: Unposted
State: Alabama
Era: Linen (c. 1930-1945)
Region: Alabama
Country: USA
