Introduction.

Many options await the growing number of Americans reaching retirement. Most stay in place. Some seek exotic locations. Others like the simple pleasures of rural and small-town life. This page is for those in the third group. We invite you to consider relocating to Pickens County, Alabama. As you explore this site you will find testimonies by those who have made this choice, introductions to some of the places, events, and things that make this a good place to retire, and a hearty invitation to come and take a look.

POW Reunion

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POWAliceville, Alabama is a special place for many World War Two veterans. From 1943 to 1945 roughly 6,000 German prisoners of war were housed at Camp Aliceville. But in stark contrast to places like Abu Graib and Guantanamo – the Aliceville camp ended up being an experience many of the German POWs embraced. In fact, 60 years later American and German veterans continue to hold reunions in Aliceville.

Recently Alabama Public Radio covered camp experience and the reunion, producing this report.

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