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Celebrating The Past ,Looking Forward To The Future: In the 19th century, Henry County covered the southeast corner of Alabama. A few towns had been established but the area was primarily timberland and farmland. Many "crossroads" settlements had appeared with homes and stores and one-room schools scattered about. In the mid 1800's an influential landowner, W.S. Wood, moved into this isolated area from Columbia and the future began to take shape. A small town was in its beginning. In February of 1903 a new county was formed from parts of Henry and Geneva counties. It was given the name of Houston in honor of Gov. George S. Houston. Two months later in April of 1903, the Town of Cottonwood was incorporated making it the first town established in the new Houston County. The town's name may have come from either Mr. Wood or from the Cottonwood trees growing in the area. That, however, is a debated issue.
General stores, a bank, mills (turpentine, grist, timber, etc.) sprang up. At least two lumber companies constructed logging railroads through the town. One remained in service into the 1940's as a freight service from the Cowarts area to Bascom, FL.
The early 1920's saw an interest in drilling for crude oil in the area. Several attempts would find only a hot mineral water spring. Mr. J. R. Sealy capitalized on this find and established an internationally known health spa. The Sealy Hot Mineral Springs remained in business until fire destroyed it in 2001.
The 20th century saw an economic roller coaster. Cottonwood has seen good times and bad times, as has every small town in the USA >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Employment Opportunity
Meter Reader and Water Operator Assistant
The Town of Cottonwood has an immediate opening for a Meter Reader and Water Operator Assistant. The job duties include reading water meters, repairing leaks, assisting the Water Operator, maintaining grounds and other assigned duties. The job is an entry level position and includes training toward Water Operator certification. The Town of Cottonwood offers excellent BCBS insurance and pays 100% of the employee’s insurance and 50% of family insurance. The starting salary is $8.00 per hour with an annual performance review or more often if a certification as a Water Operator is obtained. Certification as a Water Operator will lead to a substantial salary increase. The employee will be in a standby situation and must be able to respond within 30 minutes and when on call is provided a service vehicle. The employee will have 10 paid holidays and one week vacation accrued during the first year of employment and two weeks paid vacation thereafter. The Town of Cottonwood is a participant in the Retirement System of Alabama.
Necessary Job Requirements
Current and valid Alabama Driver’s License and insurable by AMIC Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED Ability to read and write at 10th grade level and perform simple mathematics Ability to operate a motor vehicle, power tools and climb ladders safely Ability to lift 75 pounds and work in a hot environment No convictions other than minor traffic violations
Applications are available at Town Hall located at 1414 Metcalf Street. The Town of Cottonwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Then And Now
EARLY 1950's
JUNE 2004
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