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Country living beyond Birmingham
Crisscrossed by gentle creeks and rolling hills, the town of Ragland offers classic country living in the rural reaches outside the Greater Birmingham area in St. Clair County.
Early settlers caught so much trout that they named the area Trout Creek before it was renamed Ragland after an area landowner and coal mine operator. The Ragland coal mines supplied furnaces and refineries all over the state, expanding to other states once the railroad came through in the late 19th century. After mines shut down, the National Cement Company and Ragland Brick Company were established and capitalized on limestone shale and clay deposits. They built manufacturing centers that sit just south of Ragland's town center. Brick and cement manufacturing remains an essential part of Ragland's economy.
Farmhouses and ranchers in town or by the Coosa River
Ragland residents live in the town or on deep home lots bordered by dense tree lines and farmland, where housing costs range from $100,000 for a modest ranch-style home on a half-acre plot to $700,000 for a grand farmhouse on 18 acres. The area also features waterfront properties on the Coosa River waterfront, where locals can cast their fishing lines or enjoy the sunrise on the water. Hillside homes and deep country residences offer more secluded and private environs surrounded by views of the distant mountains.
Build your dream home in Ragland on the water.
Most homes in Ragland have large front yards.
An old home still looks like new in Ragland Alabama.
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Family-owned businesses on Main Street in Ragland
Main Street is lined with franchise stores and local retailers serving the community. Ragland's Hardware and Feed Store has a range of home improvement supplies, tools and garden items to supply the community. Another local store is the Ragland Food Barn, which provides the community with fresh produce and meat. Ragland Pharmacy keeps residents stocked with prescription medicines, vitamins and other pharmaceutical items. Local realtor Frank Domingue stated that "most locals head to Gadsden for their big shopping," where big box stores like Walmart are located.
Find friendly service in Ragland's Hardware store.
Locals enjoying a meal at Chef T's.
Chef T's has good down home cooking.
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Future farmers and engineers learn at Ragland High School
Public school students are served by the St. Clair County school district and can attend local schools such as Ragland High School. The school has an overall C-plus rating on Niche. Students can also attend schools in nearby Ashville, beginning their academic careers at primary schools like Ashville Elementary. This school has an overall B-plus rating on Niche. From there, students can to Ashville Middle and High School. Both schools have at least an overall B-rating according to Niche. Ashville High School prepares its students for future careers by offering courses in fields such as economics and agriculture.
Ragland High School is where you teen may attend school.
Ragland Elementary is where your elementary age children can attend.
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Outdoor fun and activities at Ten Islands
Ragland's community buildings and nearby parks allow residents to connect with locals and get out in nature. Along the Coosa River is the expansive Ten Islands Historic Park. Locals can scan the open water to spot ducks and geese or cast their fishing lines into the river. Ragland Ballpark and Joan Ford Stadium host Ragland High School's sports teams and provide spaces for locals to get active. Ragland's Library houses a collection of books and DVDs for locals to browse through. The library also puts on summer community events for all ages. Several historic churches can be found in Ragland, including Harkey's Chapel Methodist Church.
Ragland Town Center has a new Ballpark.
Ragland Public Library is a great place to check out a book, puzzle or learn about Ragland.
Enjoying bird watching at Ten Island Historic Park in Ragland Alabama.
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Transportation
Ragland's town center has some sidewalks and bike paths, but the community is mostly car-dependent and has no public transportation. St. Clair County Route 26 starts 11 miles to the north in Ashville and winds down into Ragland's town center. State Route 144 provides locals a route to Coal City nine miles to the south.
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Alan Bates
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On average, homes in Ragland, AL sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Ragland, AL over the last 12 months is $185,000, up 32% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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