Shades Crest Road Historical District
Indian, Wagon Trail, now Shades Crest Road, led to popular chalybeate springs. Summit, now Bluff Park, was a resort known for its view, cool air and healing mineral water. In 1899 school / church was built. In 1909 Bluff Park Hotel, built on land settled by Hale Family, lost to fire in 1925. In 1996 Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage.
Marker is at the intersection of Shades Crest Road (County Road 97) and Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Shades Crest Road.
Courtesy hmdb.org
