Annual Events

EufaulaFest

Nestled in the Seth Lore Historic District, under the canopy of live oaks, talented artisans show and sell their wares to appreciative locals and tourists alike. Coupled with local entertainment and food vendors, this festival has become one of the year's most anticipated events. This event strives to improve the quality of life and foster a deeper appreciation of the arts in our community. We are excited to invite you to EufaulaFest! 

For more information, contact:
Eufaula Barbour County Chamber of Commerce
333 East Broad Street
Eufaula, Alabama 36027
(334) 687-6664

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Sparks Foundation Golf Tournament

The annual Wallace Community College Golf Tournament is anticipated by golfers everywhere! Golfers of every skill level enjoy food, cheer, and many good people in 18 fun holes. Large and small businesses come together to support a good cause; proceeds go to funding two scholarships at Wallace Community College–Sparks Campus here in Eufaula. 2015 marked the 20th consecutive year the Wallace and the Chamber teamed up to host the golf scramble, raising over $60,000 in scholarship funds for Wallace Community College-Sparks Campus over the life of the event.

For more information, contact:
Wallace Community College
3235 South Eufaula Avenue
Eufaula, AL 36027
(334) 556-2626  |  (334) 556-2451

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Christmas Tour of Homes

Come see some of Eufaula's finest historic homes, all dressed up for Christmas! This tour is hosted by the Eufaula Heritage Association and is held on the first Saturday in December to coincide with the downtown Mistletoe Market. This is an enchanting tour of the South's finest homes draped in holiday cheer.

For more information, contact:
The Eufaula Heritage Association
P.O. Box 486
Eufaula, AL 36072
(334) 687-3793 | 1 (888)-EUFAULA

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Independence Day Celebration

The City of Eufaula hosts this annual event celebrating Independence Day. The event is held at Lakepoint Resort State Park the weekend of Independence Day. This event is free to the public. Vendors and various activities are available all day, with a magnificent fireworks show to end the evening.

Eufaula Pilgrimage

Every April, spring blooms in Eufaula just in time for the annual Eufaula Pilgrimage. Set on a backdrop of colorful azaleas and dogwoods, Alabama's Oldest Tour of Homes draws you back in time to experience the settlement of Eufaula, confrontation with Yankee troops, and life when "cotton was king." Marvel at pristine Greek Revival, Victorian, and Italianate architecture as you meander through picturesque streets with homegrown entertainment and award-winning artists. While the homes open for tours vary each year, the warm hospitality does not. Southern belles draped in colorful hoop skirts guide you through the houses, sharing history and legend. At the close of the day, you will leave with your piece of charm and history to travel home with you.

The Pilgrimage Includes:
• Daily Tours of public & private residences.
• Candlelight Tours
• Garden and Church Tours
• Art Walk - Artists from the region gather in Downtown Eufaula
• Afternoon Teas at selected homes

For more information, contact:
The Eufaula Heritage Association
P.O. Box 486
Eufaula, AL 36072
(334) 687-3793  |  1 (888) EUFAULA

Visit Eufaula Pilgrimage

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A Brief History

The town of Eufaula traveled a colorful history to foster the quintessential southern charm it displays today. The tale begins as the story of America does - with the Indians - and a very peculiar name. Few see “Eufaula” and say “you-fall-uh,” as they should. One can imagine this was particularly true in 1823 when a group of Georgia men in search of fertile land for crops descended upon a Creek Indian Tribe called “the Eufaulas.” The “Eufaulas,” one of three tribes of the Muscogee Nation living among the bluffs of the Chattahoochee River, had been inhabiting the area now known as St. Francis Point for nearly 100 years. Soon, however, they were sharing the land with the men from Georgia, who organized a settlement on the bluffs and adopted the Indian name “Eufaula.”

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Chief Eufaula, also known as Yoholo-Micco, was the leader of the Eufaula People.

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Around this same time, General William Irwin, who served with an Alabama militia unit during the Creek Wars of the early and mid-1800s, was granted several thousand acres of land in neighboring Henry County. Through his political connections, Irwin established the first steamboat wharf along the bluffs of Eufaula and the first post office, which set the foundation for the town's rise to prominence as a center of trade. In appreciation, the town was renamed “Irwinton” in 1833.

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The wharf, combined with the opening of the Federal Road, brought an influx of white settlers into the area. The swelling population of settlers slowly crept farther and farther into Indian land, ultimately leading to the bloody Creek Indian War. Irwinton's Indian inhabitants fled the settlement in 1832, ceding their land rights with the Treaty of Cusseta, and traveled along the Trail of Tears to their new home in Eufaula, Oklahoma.

In 1832, Barbour County was incorporated. Two years later Captain Seth Lore began developing a downtown area with three and four-story establishments along Broad Street. In his honor, the four main north-south avenues through downtown were named “Livingston,” “Orange,” “Randolph,” and “Eufaula,” which spells out L-O-R-E.

In the midst of a thriving economy in 1843, Eufaula suffered from a constant misdirection of mail to Irwinton, Georgia. The postal confusion was unsuitable for a center of trade such as Irwinton, Alabama, so it was decided that the town would reclaim its former name, Eufaula.

During this prosperous time, thousands of bails of cotton, alongside peanuts and numerous items of trade, were shipped down the Chattahoochee from Eufaula to ports as far away as New York and Liverpool. When the steamboats returned, they carried fine marble and exquisite furniture for the growing prosperity within Eufaula. Rather than building on plantations, Eufaula families chose to erect magnificent Greek Revival, Italianate, and Victorian homes on broad, tree-lined boulevards. Many of these homes can still be visited today due to a fortunate turn of events during the Civil War.

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As the issue of slavery boiled temperaments in the early 1860s, Eufaulian John Gill Shorter was serving as governor of Alabama. The locals advocated secession, forming a politically powerful group of secessionists called the “Eufaula Regency.” Simultaneously, six companies of soldiers from throughout Barbour County marched as far away as Virginia to fight for the south.

Then, on April 29, 1865, a messenger on horseback galloped into town with the news that General Benjamin H. Grierson, backed by 4,000 Union soldiers, was marching towards Eufaula from Clayton. The approaching troops could only have one intention - to ransack Eufaula. In a twist of fate, river traffic delivered the news that Johnston had surrendered to Sherman, and Lee had surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Courthouse.

Mayor Dr. C.J. Pope and other prominent citizens swiftly organized a welcoming party to intercept the General's march on College Hill under the veil of a white flag of truce. With the war over, the Union troops marched peacefully through town and across the bridge to Georgetown, Georgia. A popular legend is that several Eufaulians whistled and sang songs of Dixie as the troops paraded by. The mayor invited the General and his staff to dinner as a safety precaution. Due to the fortunate timing and quick action by local officials, Eufaula's treasures were spared from the torches of the Union troops.

However, the history would not have been preserved for today without the formation of the Eufaula Heritage Association in 1965. After several homes were demolished to construct apartment buildings, the association formed and collectively purchased Shorter Mansion at auction, thereafter using the mansion as headquarters for both the Association and the annual Eufaula Pilgrimage. A museum honoring Alabama's eight governors who hailed from Barbour County, along with Admiral Thomas Moorer, a former Joint Chiefs of Staff, is located in the mansion's second story. Today, the Seth Lore/Irwinton Historic District remains the largest historic district in East Alabama and the second largest in the state. More than 700 structures are recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.

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The 1960s also witnessed the formation of another influential aspect of Eufaula culture - the lake. In 1963, the Army Corps of Engineers created Walter F. George Lake, better known as Lake Eufaula, behind the lock and dam at Fort Gaines, Georgia. With a new attraction and growing tourism and industry, Eufaula experienced steady growth.

Today, the little town nestled on the bluff is recognized as a lure for the fisherman and the avid outdoorsman and a historical jewel with an unparalleled collection of antebellum homes and landmarks.

Eufaula and Barbour County, Alabama

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Community Leaders

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  Alabama Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading energy producer in the nation. They provide dependable electricity and exceptional service to homes, businesses, and industries in the southern two-thirds of Alabama, serving a total of 1.5 million customers.

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  Nucor is a highly diversified steel and steel products company based in North America. The team at Nucor is united by a vision to lead the industry through exceptional customer service, building strong partnerships, and delivering sustained value to clients.

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  There are innovators out there who have the potential to revolutionize the way we think about feeding the world. Tyson Foods, Inc is one such company, with a rapidly expanding selection of protein-based brands and a commitment to transparency in all of their operations.

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  Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, operates in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 62 paper mills. 

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  North Florida Sonar is here to help you get the edge on your fishing trips. Their team of experts is passionate about providing top-notch marine electronics equipment and installation in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida so that success is just a line away no matter where you cast off from!

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  We strive to build our bank as an integral part of each market we serve – large enough to offer comprehensive financial solutions yet small enough to make the financial goals of our customers our highest priority.

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  Deeply connected to the Alabama communities we serve, Crowne Health Care works to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, and personal needs of residents in a caring, compassionate environment where families come first.

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  Our team consists of passionate outdoorsmen and women, from board members to builders, who embrace the get-out-there lifestyle.

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  We’ve been striving to become a convenient bank for the past century, with services and products tailored to meet your needs.

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Welcome to a Sportsman’s Paradise

• Lake Eufaula

  Walter F. George Lock and Dam
  In 1963 the Army Corps of Engineers created the Walter F. George Reservoir (aka Lake Eufaula to Alabama residents, Lake George to our friends in Georgia, and Walter F. George Lake to others) which is the Chattahoochee River backed up behind the lock and dam at Ft. Gaines, Georgia. At 88 feet high, the Walter F. George Lock and Dam is the second highest lock lift east of the Mississippi River.

  Lake Eufaula Fishing Guide
  Tracy Beall, USCG Licensed
  Call: (334) 687-2245 or (334) 703-2570

  Hawk’s Guide Service
  Sam Williams, USCG Licensed
  Call: (334) 687-6266

  Lake Eufaula Guide Service
  Call: (334) 687-9595

  Purchase fishing license
  • Lakepoint Marina - (334) 687-6676
  • Walmart - (334) 687-2218
  • Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources online at www.outdooralabama.com.

  Walter F. George Resource Manager’s Office
  This interpretive center orients visitors around Ft. Gaines with the help of displays and brochures. Located 2 miles north of Fort Gaines on Georgia State Highway 39. Call: (229) 768-3516
  Open: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Eastern
  Saturday - Sunday 9:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. Eastern

  • Current Lake Level 

  • Hydropower Generation Schedule

• Parks

  Lake Point Resort State Park & Convention Center
  104 Lakepoint Drive
  Eufaula, Alabama 36027
  (334) 687-8011

  Old Creek Town Park
  1198 Lake Drive
  Eufaula, Alabama 36027
  (334) 687-1213
  This 205-acre public park located directly on Lake Eufaula includes a baseball /softball complex, boat launch, sandy beach, and bathhouse, nature trail, scenic lake drive, picnic area, the community built “Playground of dreams,” and a newly refurbished pier that is handicap accessible.

  Splash Pad Park
  Maintained by the City of Eufaula, the Splash Pad Park is located at 333 East Broad Street, next to the Eufaula Barbour County Chamber of Commerce, the Eufaula Splash Pad Park is one of the newest additions to our city attractions. The park is open daily (seasonally) 10 am - 5 pm to children under 12 years of age. Adult supervision is required. Appropriate swimwear is required. Note: the park may close, without notice, for regular maintenance.

  U.S. Corps of Engineer Parks
  There are 13 Corps of Engineers day-use parks and 4 campgrounds on Walter F. George Lake, a great place to camp, fish, boat, and picnic. The lake sometimes referred to as Lake Eufaula, extends 85 miles along the Chattahoochee River and borders the States of Alabama and Georgia. With 640 miles of shoreline, Walter F. George Lake offers plenty of room for all of your favorite camping, outdoor, and water-related activities.

  Kendallwood Park
  Nestled between historic Barbour and Broad Streets due north of the Cato-Thorne Home, the park features a variety of plants, labeled by their scientific and common names, that attract birds and butterflies. Neighborhood associations, along with the help of the Eufaula Water and Sewer Board and the Horticulture Department, maintain this plant and butterfly park.

  Blue Springs State Park
  The centerpiece of this unique, 103-acre park is a swimming pool fed with crystal clear water from an underground spring. At all times of the year, the water remains at a cool 58 degrees, which is particularly comforting in a hot Alabama summer. Located in the western portion of Barbour County, on State Highway 10, the park also offers picnic tables, tennis courts, campgrounds, a comfort station, a playground, and a softball field. Visit: Blue Springs State Park

• Hunting

  You may obtain an up-to-date listing of Alabama’s hunting seasons, limits, other information, or purchase a license by visiting “Outdoor Alabama” online.

  Area Hunting Sites open to public
  Barbour County Wildlife Management Area
  Located near Clayton, Alabama off Barbour County Road 49. This area offers outstanding deer, turkey, and quail hunting opportunities, a picnic area, and a concession building. Pay according to activity, no charge for use of the picnic area.

  Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge
  Hunting is permitted for dove, deer, waterfowl, squirrel, and rabbit. state and federal laws apply.
  Refuge Manager/Visitor Center
  509 Old Highway 165
  Eufaula, Alabama 36027

• Hunting Lodges

  Hawkins Ridge Lodge
  Family Owned And Operated Hunting Lodge For Your Trophy Bucks & Turkeys.
  (334) 687-6820 
  (334) 687-2645

  Oak Ridge Hunting Lodge
  A family-owned and operated lodge located in Barbour County, Alabama, a county nationally recognized for its whitetail deer hunting and turkey hunting.
  (334) 266-5346
  (334) 301-8021

• Camping

  Blue Springs State Park
  2595 Highway 10
  Clio, Alabama 36017
  (334) 397-4875

  Lake Eufaula Campground
  151 West Chewalla Creek Drive
  Eufaula, Alabama 36027
  (334) 687-4425

  Lakepoint State Park Resort
  104 Lakepoint Drive
  Eufaula, Alabama 36027
  (334) 687-6676

  White Oak Creek Campground
  395 Highway 95
  Eufaula, Alabama 36027
  (334) 687-3101

• Boating

  Marinas (Tap for Map)
  Chewalla Creek Marina (334) 687-5751
  Lakepoint Marina (334) 687-8011
  Central Point Marine (229) 234-5085

  Boat Launches (Tap for Map)
  Highland Park
  Hardridge Creek Park
  Thomas Mill Creek Park
  White Oak Creek Park Campground
  Cheneyhatchee Creek Park
  Barbour Creek Landing
  Chewalla Creek Marina
  Old Creek Town Park
  Lakepoint Resort State Park

  On-Water Gas Pumps (Tap for Map)
  Bagby State Park
  Chewalla Marina
  Lakepoint Resort and State Park
  Florence Marina and State Park
  Uchee Creek Recreational Area

• National Wildlife Refuge

  The Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1964, thereby creating a protected habitat for endangered and threatened species, as well as for wintering waterfowl and other migratory species. spanning 11,184 acres on both sides of the Chattahoochee River, the diverse refuge includes wetlands, croplands, woodlands, and grasslands, which are home to such animals as the bald eagle, American alligator, bobcat, and the peregrine falcon, along with the more common quail, armadillo, and beaver.

  A seven-mile auto tour route, two observation platforms, a one-third-mile walking trail, youth hunts, fishing, photography, and other opportunities are available daily. for educational programs, hunting and fishing regulations, and all other regulations on the refuge, contact the Visitor Station.

  Refuge Manager/Visitor Station
  509 Old Highway 165
  Eufaula, Alabama 36027
  (334) 687-4065
  Visit: Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge
   
  The Refuge is open daily during daylight hours.
  Office/Visitor Station is open Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Lakepoint State Park

  This picturesque, recently renovated, 1,220-acre state park is conveniently located just 7 miles north of Eufaula on Highway 431, adjacent to the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge. With a wide array of activities, there is something for everyone. Angle for largemouth bass on Lake Eufaula or relax around a campfire. Enjoy an old-fashioned picnic while the kids explore the playgrounds. Take advantage of the full-service marina with an afternoon boat ride. Lakepoint is more than a fisherman's paradise!

  Facilities include:
  • Resort motel overlooking the lake
  • Conference center with six meeting/banquet rooms
  • Cabins – 29 cabins: two or four bedrooms available
  • Campgrounds - water, electric hook-ups, sewage, bathhouses
  • Marina - boat rental, overnight docking, permanent storage, fuel dock, & boat launching
  • Hiking trails - throughout the woods
  picnic area - grills, tables, pavilions, & playground
  • Tennis courts - lighted and all-weather
  • Swimming pool - for guests only
  • Restaurant and lounge

  Lakepoint Resort State Park
  104 Lakepoint Drive
  Eufaula, Alabama 36027
  (334) 687-8011

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Tax Incentives

• Corporate Income

  • Corporate Income Tax Rate Is 6.5%.
  • Based on the Net Taxable Income of business done In Alabama.
  • Businesses are permitted to deduct all of their Federal Taxes apportioned to Alabama.
  Potential incentives include:
  • Net-Operating Loss Carryforward.
  • Pollution-Control Equipment Deduction.
  • Income Tax Capital Credit.
  • Basic Skills Educational Tax Credit.

• Capital Credit

  • Available to qualifying all new and expanding companies and industries.
  • Gives businesses up to 5% credit of capital costs.
  • Can be applied to the Alabama Income Liability generated by the project income.
  • Available annually for a maximum of 20 years.

• Favored Geographical Area

  The Favored Geographical Area Program provides Capital Credit Incentives at lower investment rates ($500,000) and New Employee Thresholds to companies located in Enterprise Zones and/or less developed counties. For more information, visit the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA).

• Enterprise Zone

  Additional incentives may be available to new and expanding companies through the Enterprise Zone Program. This incentive includes up to $2,500 tax credit for each new permanent employee, as well as exemptions from income, sales & use, and business privilege tax liability.

• Business Privilege

  • Based on a company's net worth in Alabama and the company's ability to pay.
  • Rate ranges from $.25 to $1.75 for each $1,000 of net worth in Alabama.
  Available incentives include:
  • Pollution Control Equipment Deduction.
  • Air Carrier with Hub Operations Deduction.

• State Unemployment

  • Employer requirement for the State Unemployment Tax is based on the first $8,000 of each employee's compensation.
  • Rates vary from 0.5% to 5.4%.
  • New Employer Rate is 2.7%.
  • Rates are based on the employer’s experience rating.
  • Employees do not contribute.

Business Assistance

• Industrial Revenue Bonds

  • Administered by local economic development organizations.
  • Available for qualifying new and expanding companies.
  • Can be used for land, building, and equipment purchases.
  • Have lower interest rates and offer tax benefits.

• Revolving Loan Funds

  State Program
  • Administered through local economic development organizations.
  • Provides gap financing for qualifying new and expanding industries that are creating new permanent jobs.
  • Can be used for land, building, and equipment purchases, as well as working capital.

• Certified Capital Company Program

  • Open to qualifying businesses that are headquartered in Alabama or are moving their headquarters to the state.
  • Administered by the Alabama Department of Commerce and provides alternative funding to conventional bank financing.

• USDA Rural Development

  The USDA provides business assistance programs, including grants and loans for those companies looking to develop in rural areas. More information about these programs, including grant and loan information, can be found at USDA Rural Development – Alabama.

Site & Infrastructure Assistance

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Recreation

Shopping

Come explore the quaint shops of Historic Down town Eufaula and the 431 Corridor. You can find anything from fine antiques, local art, to the newest trends.

Airports

Barbour County, AL is home to two small public airports, Eufaula Municipal Airport (Weedon Field runway length: 5,000 ft.) in Eufaula, and Clayton Municipal Airport (runway length:5,010 feet) in Clayton, AL. The closest commercial airport is located in Columbus, GA.

Nearby airports include:

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