Did you know these facts about the Wiregrass community?
Chandler McDougal In the heart of Southeast Alabama lies the renowned Wiregrass region, a land enriched with history woven throughout the cultural threads of the community. Named after the Aristida stricta plant, this land stands as a testament to the past, and bears witness to the heritage that continues to shape the present.
Dothan has been touted as the “peanut capital of the world,” because the area around city produces more than 65% of all peanuts in the United States. The peanut industry began to flourish through the 1920s and 1930s. Local fields were so large that Dothan received the nickname of the “Peanut Capital of the World”
Dothan has 23 different murals that depict important events and notable people across downtown. These works display the steamboat era, and music legends from the Wiregrass such as Buddy Buie, who was born in the area. The portraits of Dothan’s history can be found in the downtown district, and can be found along Foster, St. Andrews and Main streets.
This would lead to the turn toward peanuts, and the boll weevil is credited with every bit of the change that occurred. In 1919, the town put up a monument to celebrate the boll weevil. Years later, the boll weevil was placed on top and it became a popular prank to remove the weevil and place it back.
During the spring season, tournaments are held on any given Saturday or Sunday on the lake. Lake Eufaula has served for the pro tournament “REDCREST,” which is one of the more popular tournaments for these professionals.
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