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Terrestrial and extraterrestrial rocks in the Marble City
Known as the Marble City, Sylacauga is famous for its rocks — some from this world, some from another. In 1954, it was the site of the only known meteorite to strike a person. The ill-starred victim survived mostly unscathed, and the fragment is now in the Alabama Museum of Natural History at the University of Alabama, about 2 hours away. Sylacauga is also home to vast quarries that provide marble to landmarks around the globe. “We are known for the whitest marble in the world,” says Cristie Hope, a Realtor at Keller Williams Metro South. “The marble at the Lincoln Memorial — all that actually came from Sylacauga.” The stone industry is still a major employer for the city's 12,000 residents, who enjoy a thriving main street, access to outdoor recreation and affordable home prices for Central Alabama.
On November 30, 1954, a woman was struck by a meteorite in Sylacauga.
Broadway Avenue is the main entertainment and business district in Sylacauga.
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Local shops and restaurants along Broadway Avenue
Broadway Avenue is Sylacauga’s main commercial corridor, with restaurants and small businesses lining the walkable streets. Residents can park downtown and walk from shop to shop through the roughly six-block district. “It’s thriving,” Hope says. “Our city tries to keep local businesses downtown, so our stores will stay downtown.” Fort Williams Street has several shopping centers and fast food restaurants, while big box stores and supermarkets sit off Highway 280.
Sylacauga was the site of Fort Williams, built by Andrew Jackson in the early 1800s.
Discover the delightful experience at Pizza & Pint, situated in the heart of Sylacauga.
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Celebrating the Magic of Marble
Marble was first quarried in the Sylacauga area early in the 19th century. Two centuries later, the marble industry is still a significant part of the local economy, with three companies continuing to produce marble in and around the city. Sylacauga celebrates this heritage with its annual Magic of Marble Festival, a roughly two-week event that attracts sculptors from around the world. Attendees can watch the artists work with Sylacauga marble and tour the city’s quarries.
Sylacauga has marble statues located throughout the town for your enjoyment.
The Magic of Marble Festival is a local event held in Sylacauga.
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Lower home prices in Sylacauga
The median home price in Sylacauga is $180,000, lower than in nearby cities like Talladega and many of Birmingham's suburban cities. Near downtown, ranch-style houses and smaller cottages are most common, though unique bungalows and prairie-style homes are also present. Farther out from the center of town, new traditional homes were built within the last 30 years.
Sylacauga has many ranch-style homes available.
Traditional-style homes can be found throughout the city of Sylacauga.
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Education at Sylacauga City Schools
Sylacauga City Schools receive an overall B-plus grade from Niche. The district has four schools, including two elementary schools, a middle school and a high school. Founded in 1895, Sylacauga High School offers Advanced Placement classes and dual-enrollment programs with universities throughout Alabama.
Sylacauga High School provides a high-quality education for students in grades 9 through 12.
Indian Valley Elementary School, located in Sylacauga, is highly regarded as one of the top-rated elementary schools.
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Recreation at nearby lakes like Lay Lake
Sylacauga is located in the Talladega National Forest, which covers nearly 400,000 acres in Central Alabama. The forest offers plenty of outdoor recreation, including trails for hiking. Residents also frequent the nearby lakes. “If you like lake life, then you’re good,” Hope says. “We’ve got Lay Lake, Lake Martin and then Logan Martin Lake in Pell City.” The Sylacauga Parks & Recreation department operates the city’s green spaces, including Noble Park, which includes a baseball field, a playground and a skate park.
Lay Lake offers a variety of housing options near Sylacauga.
Admire the beauty at Mt. Cheaha State Park in Talladega.
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Nearby to Birmingham and Montgomery
Located in Central Alabama, Sylacauga is roughly 45 miles from Birmingham via U.S. Route 280. Meanwhile, Alabama Highway 21 runs south from the city to the state capital, Montgomery, 60 miles away. While each city has a commercial airport, residents often head the 120 miles to much larger Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Downtown Montgomery is home to Alabamas State Capitol.
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport significantly changed the history of Blari Villa-Poole Creek as a major transportation landmark.
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Crime rates and climate
According to FBI data, the violent crime rate in Sylacauga hovers over state and national figures and has risen slightly over the past five years. Sylacauga’s property crime rate is steady and in line with state and national rates.
The city experiences hot, humid summers and cool winters. As in much of the Deep South, heat can often reach into the triple digits.
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