Barber County is home to Clio, Alabama, the birthplace of MLB pitcher, broadcaster, and Hall-of-Famer Don Sutton. This small town boasts Blue Springs State Park, a public recreation area featuring 103 acres of wilderness and a natural underground spring that feeds the crystal-clear waters of the park’s spring pool. Enjoy a day swimming, fishing, or playing volleyball with your family, or take advantage of cozy campgrounds for a longer stay.
History
Plan Your Road Trip Through Alabama’s Red Hill Region
The Red Hills region of Alabama is known as the Black Belt because its rich, black soil made the area a prime location for growing cotton. This made the region one of the prime locations for commerce for the state in the 1800s.
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