Shown are the Gin Stands at the Sweet Water Cotton Gin. The Gin Stands have circular blades with small, sharp teeth that pluck the cotton fiber from the seed.
RuralSWAlabama
Rural Southwest Alabama: Attractions
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About This Website
Welcome to rural southwest Alabama. This website is dedicated to twelve counties located in rural southwest Alabama which includes a large portion of Alabama’s Black Belt area. This region is known for its rich and diverse heritage, historic homes and churches, and natural beauty. This website contains details about historic and interesting places that you will find in this area of Alabama.
PLEASE NOTE THAT MOST OF THE HOMES INCLUDED ARE PRIVATE RESIDENCES AND, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ARE DRIVE BY ONLY.
We hope that you enjoy this website.
Dedicated to the memory of Stacy Milstead Henson (1978-2008) & Inez “Sis” Watts (1924-2007).