A Coosa River landmark was recently added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage.
Main Street Wetumpka Executive Director Jenny Stubbs, who nominated Lock 31, said she was notified Nov. 1 that it was added by the Alabama Historical Commission.
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