Always Fascinating Rural ALABAMA - Far Off The Interstate

I visited these rural Alabama towns: Goodwater, Ashland, Lineville & Talladega.

Travel Vlog 306

[urbanpulsewalks]

As a 64-year-old British man who has never had the privilege of visiting the United States, I find these wonderful and fascinating videos offer a unique insight into what life is truly like across the Atlantic. I have always dreamt of visiting America, but unfortunately, I have never had the opportunity to do so. During my teenage years, I went through a phase of being obsessed with the United States and the concept of the American Dream. Even now, I still harbor a strong desire to visit the country, and when I finally do, I may struggle to believe that I am actually there, walking on the same soil as all my American heroes. I am certain that upon my arrival, I will be compelled to kneel down and kiss the ground, just to convince myself that I am indeed standing on American land, fulfilling a lifelong aspiration.

[lwmwcjk]

It is indeed a water tower "This elegant standpipe eater tower brought the first city water service to Lineville in 1917. Although no loner part of the modern water system that serves this small town, the 1917 tower is listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage."

[longhaireddj]

Even though I am a long time subscriber I normally don't leave many comments. But always leave a thumbs up. However, This time I just want to say thank you for doing what you do. I will probably never get the chance to visit any of these towns you show us. Its neat that we can through your videos. When I start one of your videos and hear you say " Well everybody I am in..." I get real calm and relaxed while you take us on a road trip and an occasional motel, Bar, restaurant soaking up the town culture . So there you go. Just a big thanks. I always look forward to the next one and maybe see a cat or two.

[chynettadawson]

I love that you took the time out to explore Goodwater Al. Its my hometown

[Bear_]

Wow!!! This Alabama adventure is just filled with eye candy. So many beautiful towns/cities. Absolutely fantastic! This deserves a 20 star rating! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🤠👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[kray]

My grandparents lived outside of Goodwater AL. I am 67 years old now. They had a spring that fed their water use. As kids there was a metal dipper by the actual spring. It was delicious, I had lived all over Mississippi, and lots of their water had sulfur, PEE-YOU!! but Goodwater indeed had the best water! The little Burger place used to be a Dairy Queen, and my Pawpaw would load up numerous grandkids in his big old car and go get us all ice cream :) Good memory. My parents have left us their place and it is near. That Burger Place you passed has the best burgers and Ice cream cones, we tried it a couple of years ago. It is sad how these small towns have gotten. And in Talladega, you only visited the Deaf and Blind School, there is also Alabama School for the Deaf, just a few blocks over. They do marvelous things there also!

[LH-kjhj]

I grew up in Talladega. My dad, in addition to being a Baptist pastor, was a circulation manager for the Talladega Daily Home. I spent many a Saturday watching a matinee at the Ritz theater you showed. My best friends dad owned a drugstore in the same set of buildings as the Ritz, Collins Drugs. There was also a Rexall pharmacy at the other end of the block. My dad made me get a paper route, and I delivered papers to all the businesses downtown. Ah, memories.

[gregkerr]

That Clay County High School is probably the most impressive High School building I've ever seen!

[lindasue]

2:54 (Goodwater) it's so sad to see places like this getting run down and likely ultimately abandoned. It's actually the kind of town I would love to live in.

Whenever I see old homes, barns and other structures, I'm always reminded that once-upon-a-time these were somebody's newly-built pride and joy. 😢

I would have loved to have seen - just out of curiosity - what these towns look like when it's not a Sunday morning.

Thank you for sharing this, I love to see the back roads and small towns all around the US (and Canada, where I'm from). I'm glad this popped up on my feed❤

[lizinwisconsin]

Joe, you are the perfect host & guide for these tours of wonderful rural towns. I enjoy them very much. I'm 67, retired and don't travel anymore, so your tours are the next best thing. Thank you very much. 🥰

[bobc.]

Two longtime friends have moved from the Pacific Northwest to rural Alabama towns and are loving it. Low cost of living, non-existant crime compared to Portland/Seattle, and great weather. I thought they were nuts until I visited. Definitely see the attraction.

[Greg-lwzb]

The winding roads in those residential areas were really distinctive and very pleasant. Thanks, Joe; I really enjoyed seeing this.

[janh]

I really enjoyed seeing the town of Talladega, AL, as it was the birthplace of my late husband. On our way to FL one year we drove through there and had breakfast! We both enjoyed that. I really enjoy your videos!

[Alloverthecouch]

I looked up Piggly Wiggly. They were the first grocery store to allow customers to get their own groceries and use a shopping cart. Amazing.
They are now headquartered in Keene, NH of all places.

[carriemartinez]

We recently moved to Lineville/Ashland June of ‘23. We absolutely love it here. You are correct hardly anything is open on Sunday. We are all at church or enjoying a quiet Sunday at home or watching NASCAR. 🤣🤣

[jerryglenn]

Hello Joe and Beautiful Nicole❤🍺🍺🍺🍺God bless your adventures. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[charlieconnelly]

We live inside walls and fences in South Africa, it’s refreshing seeing everything open🙂

[alexandralovesgoats]

Today started off really bad. I have to say your video cheered me up. Always wanted to go to Alabama! I’m impressed Piggly Wiggly is in tiny Goodwater. I’m so glad you gave us the history behind the name of Goodwater! I do love how spread out it is. Beautiful courthouse in Ashland! Clay Co HS is huge! The Baptist church in Lineville is indeed impressive. Love the 76 sign in the Antique yard. Yes! Lineville is imaginative 😂. Love the mural upon entering Talladega. Very nice downtown square. Gorgeous court house! Thank you for another fantastic video full of history and insight! Looking forward to more!

[michaelwoodford]

Yet another great view of rural USA keep them coming, from an ardent UK fan of you both

[torrancemack]

Nice city, nice town, nice state. Big ups to Alabama. Appreciate you taking the time to show us around. It was interesting, until next time.💪