Helena

The first pictorial history of Helena, Alabama, this new volume traces the progress of a small crossroads village into one of the state�s most vibrant and rapidly growing cities. Helena�s story is one of extraordinary strength and perseverance. The community has braved numerous blows, including the onslaught of 10,000 Union troopers, a devastating tornado, and the decline of its once successful iron and coal industries. With nearly 200 images�many previously unpublished�Helena, Alabama introduce