Memories of Marion

Acklen Motel 1956

This postcard is dated May 26, 1956 and shows the new brick Acklen Motel at Kimball. The motel was located on Highway 41-64-72 near what is… Login to continue reading Login…

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Cleavets Spring 1908

    This 1908 postcard may be Cleavets Spring, or Cleavets may be a mineral water found here. Carolyn Millhiser once owned Lodge’s Point, for… Login to continue reading Login…

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Martin Springs 1950

    This real picture postcard from 1950 shows a close-up view of the cave at Martin Springs. Signs say, “Help us keep the spring… Login to continue reading Login…

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Hales Bar Dam 1950s

    This is a 1950s chrome view of Hales Bar Dam from the west bank of the river. In 1933, R. J. Hoge Sr.… Login to continue reading Login…

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Brendalene Motel 1950s

    Located five miles east of Jasper next to Nickajack Lake, the Brendalene Motel is believed to be the first motel in Jasper to have… Login to continue reading Login…

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Aycock Hosiery Mill 1908

    This is an artist rendition of the Aycock Hosiery Mill at South Pittsburg in 1908. Constructed in 1905 and located on Railroad Avenue next… Login to continue reading Login…

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Kate’s BBQ 1952

    Kate’s Bar-B-Q was in operation at the Dixie Lee Junction in Kimball for decades. This postcard dates from 1952 and six people are… Login to continue reading Login…

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