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Florala introduces the lucky traveler to the Tri-city area, located on the Alabama-Florida state line. But, what the traveler passing through may not realize, are the opportunities and history they can experience in the towns of Lockhart, AL, Paxton, FL and the City of Florala, Alabama. With a combined population approaching 4,000 residents, these towns and city make up the Tri-city Area.

The town of Lockhart, a mill town built around the largest producer of rift pine flooring in the world During its heyday. The Old Jackson Lumber Company is said to have produced the flooring used in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.

Paxton Florida is another town that started as a saw mill town. It was known for it's tremendous number of virgin long leaf yellow pines, native to this area at the turn of the century.

If you're interested in the history of our land, you will surely find yourself drawn to the Paxton area. You will cross what once was the famed "Red Ground Indian Trail", which was the route General and later President Andrew Jackson took in 1818 while enroute to Pensacola. This journey was in effort to subdue marauding Indians, who were aided by the Spanish. It was on this trip that "Old Hickory" and his 1200 man army spotted the jewel of this area, beautiful Lake Jackson, Alabama's largest natural lake. Uniquely, Lake Jackson is divided by the Alabama/Florida state line. Then known as the Big Pond, McDade's Pond or David's Lake, the lake was officially named Lake Jackson in honor of President Andrew Jackson and his 1200 soldiers who spent three weeks on the shores of it's pristine waters.

Florala Municipal Airport provides an airway to the area and expansion plans are underway. Jet service is available at the nearby Andalusia/Opp Municipal airport.

The Alabama side of the Tri-city area is served by W.S. Harlan Elementary School, Florala Middle School and Florala High School, where students excel in academics and athletics.

Paxton High School, the largest single school in the area, is recognized state-wide for it's basketball program. The Lady Bobcats have won the State crown two of the last three years. Recently, a member of the team, Latonya Washington, earned the title of the all time national high school scoring leader in basketball.

Although the Tri-Cities are comprised of three different municipalities, you'll find it to be one great place to visit or better yet, live. As the appeal of small town America continues to grow, the Southern belles and gents of our area take pride in their clubs and civic organizations as you will notice, when entering the neighborhoods, by the "Welcome" signs sponsored by local garden clubs. With available outdoor activities including hunting, fishing and water sports, as well as nearby superb shopping, culture, educational and medical centers, this area is certain to grow. You are invited to be a part of the growth and appeal of the small town atmosphere.
For further information, contact the Tri-city Chamber of Commerce, (334) 858-6252. You'll be glad you did!

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