From left, Angie Ray, Jason Ray and Elmore VFD Chief James 'Buddy' Broadway chat about Broadway's classic Chevrolet Camaro during Saturday's fundraiser.
The
citizens of Wetumpka Alabama call their city, "the City of
Natural Wonder." However, the name Wetumpka comes from the
Creek Indian words we-wau tum-cau, which means water-rumbling. Both
versions of the name are true.
The City of
Wetumpka is located along the banks of the Coosa River near a section
of rapid flowing water. The area is surrounded by a beautiful canyon
area that offers many hiking and mountain biking trails. Just east
of the city sits a five-mile wide crater that is 700 feet taller
than the surrounding area. It was made when a meteor crashed into
the earth more than 2-million years ago.
There is a long
history connected to Wetumpka, most of which has been carefully
preserved and restored for future generations. Visitors can go to
historic sites like Fort Toulouse/Jackson State Park, The Graves
House or attend a "living history" program.
