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Tuscaloosa is a coastal Town on the Gulf of Mexico. It was initially built in the 1800s as a military fort. This made it the heart for a large section of the state. In fact, Tuscaloosa was dubbed"the heartbeat of Alabama" due to the significance of this town in the life span of this nation.

Located about ten miles southwest of Tuscaloosa is Clanton. It's one of the oldest towns in the state, constructed in the 1800s. Clanton is now the only community in the country that still maintains its original name. On the southern coast of Clanton is Springville. The city of Springville was set during the Civil War as the headquarters for the Confederate military.

Over the last couple of years, Springville was home to protests and several civic rally. There are not any racist or white supremacist groups in Springville and this reality has been a source of controversy for a number of people locally. One of the leaders of this town, Bruce Wilson, is a member of the Ku Klux Klan and he founded the town's KKK chapter. Nevertheless, the town to change its name would not be allowed by Springville's inhabitants.