Welcome to Alexander City, Alabama! The town was originally incorporated as Youngsville, but the name was changed shortly after to honor Edward Porter Alexander, a Confederate Civil War hero and president of Savannah and Memphis Railroad. The town name has been unofficially shortened to Alex City by locals, who pronounce it "El-ix City". The town is located on the shores of Lake Martin, which was once the largest man-made lake in the world. Created in the 1920s by the construction of the Martin Dam, the reservoir was intended to provide flood control, hydroelectric power, and a water supply. The lake has also become a popular recreation area for swimming, boating, and fishing. Harper Lee, author of To Kill A Mockingbird, once visited the town to attend the trial of Robert Burns for the murder of Reverend Willie Maxwell. It is an incredibly strange story that ends with Burns shooting Maxwell at a funeral he was attending. The town is also the birthplace of John Saxon, father of our very own Dr. Jess. We hope you enjoy our stay in Alex City!
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