Nestled in the Piedmont region of the Appalachian Mountains, the small
farming community of Pine Ankle was established in the 1830s on the
former lands of the Creek Nation. In 1872, industrialists Samuel Noble
and Daniel Tyler purchased the land for their Woodstock Iron Company,
and in 1883 the town was opened to the public as Annie's Town. It grew
rapidly, and by the early 20th century Anniston was not only the seat of
Calhoun County, but also home to numerous textile and iron industries as
well as a thriving military complex. The vintage photographs in Images
of America: Anniston Revisited showcase the daily lives of Annistonians
and Fort McClellan soldiers during a time when Noble Street was a
bustling urban center. Anniston's homes, schools, and community centers
are featured, along with the expanded downtown area and Fort McClellan,
to paint a vivid portrait of The Model City.