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Visiting and "wanderlusting" in the Mentone/Valley Head area


The Last Car on the Line: The Mystery and History of the “Yellow Belly”
There is a sound that defines the South: the long, lonely wail of a train whistle echoing through a mountain valley. In Valley Head, Alabama, that sound isn’t just background noise—it’s the heartbeat of our history. The railroad line passing through Valley Head was part of the broader connection linking Chattanooga, TN and Birmingham, AL, facilitating industrial growth. For over a century, the railroad was the lifeline of the Appalachians. It brought the coal, the mail, and
mountainwoodcottag
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Looking for a vacation rental in Mentone, Alabama? Save 15% or more by doing one thing...
Did you know when you book a vacation rental through any of the online travel platforms (OTA’S) like VRBO, ABNB, Tripadvisor, you pay a fee?
Claudia
Dec 22, 2025
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