UNA mourns death of alumnus, major donor Charles Anderson ’56
The University of North Alabama is mourning the loss of Charles Anderson (Class of 1956), a prominent alumnus and longtime supporter of the university.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
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Anderson, Alabama. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Lauderdale. Associated ZIP codes: 35610.
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Activist charged with setting fire to embattled Mississippi police department
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Nov 4, 2026Open source
Alabama oyster season opens amid decline in oyster numbers
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Nov 3, 2026Open source
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Anderson is in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
Region: North Alabama
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Activist charged with setting fire to embattled Mississippi police department
An Alabama man has been charged with setting fire to a Mississippi police department that has faced protests in the months since an officer fatally shot a 1-...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Alabama oyster season opens amid decline in oyster numbers
Alabama Marine Resources officials say several years of poor water conditions have contributed to a significant decline in oyster numbers. Because of the dec...
Nov 3, 2026Open source
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Anderson, in Lauderdale County, lies on Anderson Creek, which flows into the Elk River near the Limestone County line. James Anderson settled about a mile south in 1818, and the first permanent settlement grew up around 1825 about a mile north on the creek, known as Anderson Creek and later Old Anderson; Wikipedia credits the name to Samuel Anderson, who built a gristmill on the creek.
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Booker Foster came from Virginia in 1825 and in 1835 built a house and water mill on the creek, and other mills followed. Richard and Jess Williams built the first cotton gin in 1880 at Foster's old mill site. The Anderson Creek post office opened in 1860 with A. D. Ray as postmaster, and the Anderson Cemetery has graves dating to 1841. In February 1926 Old Anderson burned and was rebuilt at the present site, where the Farmers Bank, built that year, was among the first buildings; by 1950 the town had more than 40 businesses. Anderson was incorporated in 1973 with W. S. Turpen as mayor. Sources The Historical Marker Database: Town of Anderson (East Lauderdale Historical Society) Wikipedia: Anderson, Alabama
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34.9517770, -87.2723270
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