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Tuscumbia is a city in, and the county seat of, Colbert County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,054. The city is part of The Shoals metropolitan area. Tuscumbia was the hometown of Helen Keller, who lived at Ivy Green.
- Ivy Green. Ivy Green was the birthplace and childhood home of Helen Keller. Helen became ill at a young age and as a result, lost her hearing and sight.
- Spring Park. Picturesque Spring Park in Tuscumbia is the ideal place for recreational activities, picnics and photography. Its central point is a small lake with fountains which light up and dance to music, and a man-made waterfall which cascades down a rocky terrain flanked by trees.
- Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Alabama Music Hall of Fame doesn’t just honour the singers and musicians in the public eye, it also recognises those who play an integral role behind the scenes of the music industry.
- FAME Recording Studio. FAME Recording Studios is located in Muscle Shoals close to Tuscumbia. It has played host to some of the world’s greatest singers, songwriters and producers, and became known as the “Hit Recording Capital of the World”.
Tuscumbia, city, seat (1870) of Colbert county, northwestern Alabama, U.S. It is situated in the Muscle Shoals area on the Tennessee River, about 65 miles (105 km) west of Huntsville, and forms with Florence, Sheffield, and the city of Muscle Shoals a four-city metropolitan area.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Mar 20, 2024 · Tuscumbia. Downtown Tuscumbia Located in northwest Alabama, Tuscumbia is the county seat of Colbert County. Incorporated in 1820, it is one of Alabama's oldest towns. It has a mayor-council form of government, with a five-member elected council. Tuscumbia is the birthplace of Helen Keller (1880-1968) and home of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.
Welcome to Tuscumbia, Alabama, a town where the majestic Tennessee River, the enchanting embrace of nature preserves, and the harmonious symphony of music seamlessly blend to create a mesmerizing tapestry of attractions.
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Tuscumbia, Alabama. Essential Tuscumbia. Do. Places to see, ways to wander, and signature experiences. See all. Ivy Green. 263. Historic Sites. Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve. 53. Canyons, Nature & Wildlife Areas. Alabama Music Hall of Fame. 156. Speciality Museums. Key Underwood Coon Dog Memorial Graveyard. 136. Cemeteries. Spring Park. 120.
