1. Historic Markers

Town of Gurley

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Located on land owned by John Gurley, pioneer settler, and named for him. His son, Capt. Frank B. Gurley, became a Confederate hero as a member of the 4th Ala. Cavalry.

The settlement that developed around the water tank on Memphis and Charleston R.R. was known as Gurley’s Tank.

Post office established in 1866 as Gurleysville and town incorporated as Gurley in 1891.

Madison County High School located here in 1907.

Last hometown of Senator and Mrs. C.C. Clay, Jr.

ALABAMA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION – 1986

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