West Point to celebrate centennial in October

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The Town of West Point will celebrate its 100th birthday on Oct. 2, 2010 with a car show, tractor show, arts and crafts and children's events.

Memorabilia of the town is being sought: photos, records or anything else of note, to be displayed in Town Hall. Descendants of the following families are encouraged to bring memorabilia to be displayed in the historical booths: Jordan, Tankersley, Cornelius, Morgan, Baker, Huffstutler, Cheatwood, Pesto, Howell/Heck, Ponder, Nesmith, Cochrin, Wix, Wren, Reese, Griggs, Helton and Quick.

For more information, contact West Point Town Hall at 256-734-0006 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays only.