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 Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 12:06 am Post subject: Creek Indians |
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The Creek Indians first inhabited the Albany area and referred to their home along the Flint River as "Thronateeska" meaning "the place where the flint is picked up" -- hence the name "Flint River." The city was founded by Nelson Tift in 1836 and was established as a place for trade along the Flint River. However, steamboat navigation proved to be irregular and Albany became a rail center by the turn of the nineteenth century. Albany is also known as the Quail Hunting Capital of the World due to the abundance of bobwhite quails during quail season (October to March). Radium Springs, located in Albany, are the state's largest natural springs. These springs have a flow of crystal clear water with a year round temperature of 68 degrees. Rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles was born and raised in Albany until the age of six.
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