Miles -O- Fun

"Stars Fell on Alabama"

Have you ever been riding in the car and noticed a big sign on the side of the road that looked like this one? They are called Roadside Historic Markers and they tell about an area that is significant to an event in the past. Today we stopped at this one in Sylacauga. It tells about the only falling star ever recorded in history to have hit a person. (Not so lucky, huh?) It happened in a house that used to be located near this sign. Next time you ride around, look out the window to see how many of these markers you can find and stop if you can. The stories the markers tell will give you a new perspective on the places you may pass every day. You can find a listing of all of the historic markers here and more about the Alabama Historical Association Highway Marker Program here.