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"A Civil War veteran and a successful business owner from Monroeville, Sloss recognized the South’s desperation for economic growth. Taking notes from business tycoons like Andrew Carnegie and J. P. Morgan, Sloss moved to Birmingham and partnered with the Louisville & Nashville Railroad company, which had already rejuvenated other areas of the South."

Get to know more about Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark here!

Sloss Furnaces: Blasts from the past | mysite-1 It’s rare to find a place that represents life’s greatest dichotomy, birth and death, but it’s even rarer to find a place that seems to actually understand it...

"These two loves, for sweet tea and a thriving downtown area, gave Willis an idea to create a place where locals could enjoy sweet tea. Willis wanted to see this type of business start in Montgomery, the place he and his family call home."

Get know more about The Alabama Sweet Tea Co., one of our featured Southern Makers, and its start at our website.

The Alabama Sweet Tea Company: Sweet tea and community | mysite-1 In Montgomery, the state capital of Alabama, a plan to revitalize the downtown area is beginning to take off. Montgomery at one time was one of the most impor...