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Gadsden is a city in and the county seat of Etowah County, northeastern Alabama, United States, approximately 60 miles northeast of Birmingham. It is the principal city of and is included in the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 103,459. As of the 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 37,291. It was at one time the state's 2nd most important industrial center, trailing only Mobile. The two cities were important shipping centers: Gadsden for riverboats and Mobile for international trade. Up until the 1980s, Gadsden was almost totally dependent on heavy industry, including Goodyear Tire, and Republic Steel. After virtually crumbling in the 1970s and 1980s, Gadsden decided its best course of action was to stop being dependent on industry, and shedding its "company town" image. In 1991, Gadsden was awarded the honor of "All-America City" by the National Civic League, an award that honored the way Gadsden's citizens, government, businesses, and voluntary organizations work together to address critical local issues. The first substantial white settlement in what is now Gadsden was a tiny town called Double Springs. It was begun by a mixed Indian-white settler named John Riley when he built his house near two springs around 1825. It became a stagecoach stop on the Huntsville-to-Rome route. The original house still stands today as the oldest house in Gadsden. The house changed hands to a couple named Gabriel and Asenath Hughes in 1840. Shortly thereafter, they began to purchase much of the land between Lookout Mountain, the Coosa River, and down to the mouth of Wills Creek. Their land, plus that of John S. Moragne and Joseph Rhea, became the first part of the city of Gadsden.

Double Springs was transformed on July 4, 1845, when one Captain James Lafferty piloted the first steamboat to the area, aptly named the Coosa. He landed near the site of the current Memorial Bridge on that date. The Hughes brothers offered to name the town "Lafferty's Landing" in his honor, but Lafferty declined. Instead, the name Gadsden was chosen, in honor of Colonel James Gadsden of South Carolina, famous for the later Gadsden Purchase. After the civil rights movement and the closing of most of Gadsden's major industries in the 1970s and 80's, the city began to crash. A 1989 Rand McNally article listed Gadsden as one of the "Seven Worst Cities to Live in the United States." Spurred to action by these reports, efforts like the Cultural Arts Center and downtown redevelopment earned Gadsden first place in the 2000 City Livability Awards Program.

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LiissaBabii
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@ConnerVervynckt don't worry Conner lol btw ill be in Gadsden tomorrow! You wanna grab some lunch??

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The 215
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Welcome to The 215, Gadsden, United States. The 215 specialises in black and white Photography. Silver gelatin, sepia toned and tinted photographs all begin in the classic method of in-house darkroom printing making each work truly an original. Why not...
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Red Lobster
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Welcome to the Red Lobster, Gadsden, United States. Driven by his passion for fresh Seafood and determined to settle for nothing less than exceptional quality and selection, Bill Darden opened his first Red Lobster in 1968. It wasn’t long before su...
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Cracker Barrel
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Welcome to Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Restaurant, Gadsden, United States. Here at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store we always love to hear a story or two, especially about your favourite Cracker Barrel memories. The Cracker Barrel Family-style...
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Chestnut Station
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Weklcome to Chestnut Station, Gadsden, United States. Chestnut Station is located in the 400 block of Chestnut Street in Historic downtown Gadsden. "The Nut", as it's commonly called, was established as a small downtown Pub with good food, live...
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The Grind Coffeehouse & Dessertery
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Welcome to The Grind Coffeehouse & Dessertery, Gadsden, United States. Treat yourself to the specialty coffee drinks and desserts available at The Grind Coffeehouse & Dessertery. Our Coffeehouse is located in the Court Street District and provides a rela...
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2nd Street Music Hall
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Welcome to Gadsden's newest and grandest Nightclub, 2nd Street Music Hall, United States. 2nd Street Music Hall creates the illusion of being in the romantic New Orleans' French Quarter, and carries guests back to an earlier more elegant era with its orna...
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River Country Campground
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Welcome to River Country Campground, Gadsden, United States. River Country Campground is is the place for great fishing and a beautiful campground. The facilities include computer ports and high-speed wireless internet, 30/50 Amps, phones, water, sewer, c...
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Maters Pizza & Pasta Emporium
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Welcome to Maters Pizza & Pasta Emporium, Gadsden, United States. Maters Pizza & Pasta Emporium opened in 1978 as a small pizza and pasta Restaurant. Over the years we have expanded the business to include an Oyster Bar. Maters Pizza & Pasta Emporium n...
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Premiere
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Welcome to Premiere, Gadsden, United States. Premiere is committed to providing the best value and entertainment to our guests day-in and day-out. As a Cinema developer and operator, Premiere strives to combine thoughtful design elements and quality envi...
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Gadsden Regional Medical Centre
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Welcome to Gadsden Regional Medical Centre, Gadsden, United States. The Gadsden Regional Medical Centre has served the Gadsden and surrounding areas with high quality health care for more than 100 years. With a medical staff of more than 220 and over 1,...
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Thunderbird Hobbies
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Thunderbird Hobbies in Gadsden is your source for hobby supplies and outdoor R/C racing in Northeast Alabama. We are a family owned and operated business since 2000 and have the family fun atmosphere that offers pure clean fun for kids of all ages! Thun...
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Rodeway Inn
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Welcome to the Rodeway Inn, a Gadsden hotel near Noccalula Falls Park Ideally located with easy access to Interstate 59. The Rodeway Inn hotel is minutes from Noccalula Falls Park and the Gadsden Sports Complex. This Gadsden hotel is also close to area a...
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G N Compaction Company
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Welcome to G N Compaction Company, Gadsden, United States. Although being established as a wheel company, G N's owners have built Landfill and Soil Compaction Wheels and Products since 1988. G N Compaction Company & sister company Gadsden Fabrication o...
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Susie Weems
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Welcome to Susie Weems Real Estate, Gadsden, United States. Susie Weems has been bringing homes and families together since 1991 and the Real Estate company presently maintains the position of being one of the area's top Real Estate marketing firms and i...
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Noccalula Falls Miniature Golf
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Welcome to Noccalula Falls Miniature Golf, Gadsden, United States. Why not join us for an experience in miniature Golf at its finest. The Noccalula Falls Miniature Golf Course features a beautifully landscaped layout that takes you past cascading waterfa...
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Silver Lakes Golf Club
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Welcome to the Silver Lakes Golf Club, Gadsden, United States. Set on rolling terrain at the edge of Talladega National Forest between Anniston and Gadsden is Silver Lakes Golf Club, home to some of the most scenic Golf you can find. The Heartbreaker nine...
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Rodeway Inn
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Welcome to the Rodeway Inn Hotel, Gadsden, United States. The Rodeway Inn Hotel is near to the Noccalula Falls Park The Rodeway Inn Hotel is ideally located with easy access to Interstate 59, minutes from Noccalula Falls Park and the Gadsden Sports Comple...
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Best Western Gadsden Hotel & Suites
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Welcome to Best Western Gadsden Hotel & Suites, United States. Discover what the Best Western Gadsden Hotel & Suites has to offer. All the rooms at the Hotel have microwaves, refrigerator, hair dryer, coffee maker Iron and board, data ports ceilin...
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The Days Inn Gadsden
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Welcome to The Days Inn Gadsden, United States. The Days Inn Gadsden Hotel is Conveniently located off Interstate 59 At Exit 181, Near Gadsden Municipal Airport. Vacationers can discover the mythical naming of Noccalula Falls, Canoe Down The Coosa River ...
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Hampton Inn
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Welcome to the Hampton Inn Gadsden, United States. Your cares and worries melt away when you stand before the rushing waters of the magnificent Noccalua Falls. At Alabama's most popular natural tourist attraction, you'll enjoy everything from miniature g...
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Jefferson's
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Jefferson's in Gadsden Alabama offers the finest wings, burgers and seafood in town. The Original Jefferson's Restaurant opened in Jacksonville, AL. on September 1, 1991. Jeff (Jeffersons) Webb had graduated from Jacksonville State in 1990 and thought t...
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Gadsden Inn & Suites
Located in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Welcome to Gadsden Inn & Suites, United States. The Gadsden Inn & Suites offer offer 100% satisfaction to their guests and was voted the areas number one Motel. The Gadsden Inn & Suites are located in historic downtown Gadsden at the intersec...
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Ruby Tuesday
Gadsden Museum of Art
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hotel
Applebees
The Central Carver Legacy Museum
Twin Bridges Golf Club
The Fisherman Restaurant