What is the history of Gurley, Alabama?

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The town takes its name from the Gurley family, who settled in the area in 1817. The town gradually formed around a water and coaling stop of the Memphis & Charleston Railroad and was originally known as Gurley's Tank. Gurley was incorporated in 1891 with 250 residents. Soon after, the population peaked at 1,000. In 1896, the post office opened, and the name was changed to Gurleysville. It was shortened back to Gurley later. The city's business district was nearly destroyed by fire in 1923, when a bucket brigade was able to save only two businesses. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurley%2C_Alabama

The town takes its name from the Gurley family, who settled in the area in 1817. The town gradually formed around a water and coaling stop of the Memphis & Charleston Railroad and was originally known as Gurley's Tank. Gurley was incorporated in 1891 with 250 residents. Soon after, the population peaked at 1,000. In 1896, the post office opened, and the name was changed to Gurleysville. It was shortened back to Gurley later. The city's business district was nearly destroyed by fire in 1923, when a bucket brigade was able to save only two businesses. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurley%2C_Alabama

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