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Birthplace of Helen Keller
The northwest Alabama town of Tuscumbia is steeped in history, beginning with its habitation by the Chickasaw people. The town name itself came from the name of the Chickasaw chief who lived there. Once settlers moved in and railroads began operation, the area became an agricultural and transportation hub. Tuscumbia’s claim to fame, however, is its status as the birthplace of Helen Keller. The disability rights advocate who spent most of her life deaf and blind was born here, on a homestead called Ivy Green. The town has named a library, hospital, and even a festival in her honor, and Ivy Green is now a museum with guided tours and summer plays. Today, Tuscumbia holds its history close, while its local government and community look forward to the future.
Tuscumbia has a growing population of oer 9,000 residents.
Ivy Green is a historic house museum built in 1820 and was the birth home of Helen Keller in Tuscumbia.
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Single-family homes priced well below the national median
Tuscumbia has single-family homes in almost all styles, including ranch, Greek revival, colonial farmhouse, craftsman bungalow, neoclassical and contemporary. Historic homes are clustered closer to downtown. The town does have its share of empty lots and new construction. The median home value here is $225,000, slightly over half the national median.
Many homes in Tuscumbia are historic in many different architectural styles.
Historic Craftsman bungalows and one of the most prominent styles of architecture in Tuscumbia.
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Spring Park and its annual festivals
Spring Park is central to Tuscumbia, both literally and figuratively. Locals are drawn to the natural springs and manmade waterfall, walking trails, and picnic opportunities. The park is also the site of the yearly Helen Keller Festival, scheduled for the last weekend in June, which highlights several days of music, arts and active recreation. The Oka Kapassa Native American Festival also takes place at Spring Park, celebrating the history and culture of the people indigenous to the area. The Alabama Music Hall of Fame is another popular attraction, which acts as a museum and frequently honors people from Alabama who have had a significant impact on the music world. Golf enthusiasts may appreciate the offerings at the Tennessee Valley Country Club or the nine-hole Spring Creek Golf Course.
Spring Creek Golf Course has a 9-hole course a few blocks South of Historic Downtown Tuscumbia.
Spring Falls gushes 4,320,000 gallons of water all year round in Tuscumbia.
Downtown Tuscumbia is full of shops and services, neatly arranged within a few city blocks. Antique stores, barber shops and ice cream parlors line Main Street. Superhero Chefs is a superhero-themed eatery with eclectic options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Founder Darnell Ferguson has been featured on several Food Network shows. More restaurants and stores can be found along Highway 72/20, like the highly rated comfort food staple Momma Jean’s Restaurant, the grocery store Foodland and Charlie’s Coffee.
Superhero Chefs is an award-winning restaurant in Downtown Tuscumbia.
Momma Jean's serves delicious meat and three plates for locals in Tuscumbia.
Boutique 72 has apparel and jewelery for all women in Tuscumbia.
Nan's Fashion & Finds has a range of fashionable clothing for the Tuscumbia community.
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High graduation rates in the city
Tuscumbia City Public Schools is rated B overall by Niche and serves around 1,500 students at five schools. The school system was established in 1855, but was once the site of the Tuscumbia Female Academy, one of the oldest schools for women, chartered in 1826. The district’s graduation rate in 2024 was 90%. The Tuscumbia Education Foundation is a nonprofit that was developed to support the programs and activities of the school system.
G. W. Trenholm Primary School enrolls over 400 students every year in Tuscumbia.
Deshler High School enrolls over 400 students every year in Tuscumbia.
Deshler Middle School enrolls over 300 students every year in Tuscumbia.
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Northwest Alabama Regional Airport with direct flights to Charlotte, NC
U.S. Highways 72/20 and 43 travel through Tuscumbia. Northwest Alabama Regional Airport, about 6 miles away. The next nearest commercial airport is Huntsville International Airport, about 60 miles away. Helen Keller Hospital is located at the northern edge of town.
Tuscumbia City Jail holds county's only female inmates
Recent crime data for Tuscumbia is not immediately available. The Tuscumbia Police Department has about 30 staff members, and Tuscumbia City Jail is the only correctional facility in Colbert County that houses female inmates. The city’s comprehensive plan, Tuscumbia Tomorrow, was adopted in 2023 and outlines methods to boost infrastructure, improve parks, and support growth.
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Ivy Pointe Apartments is located in historic Tuscumbia, Alabama. Conveniently located near the banks of the Tennessee River with abundant fishing and boating opportunities.
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