Who Turned on the Lights in Attalla?

In the late 1800's Attalla, AL an isolated little town bustled with energy as a railroad center and thriving iron and coal industries. On nearby Big Wills Creek Col Patrick M. Lay of Gadsden, AL conducted his hydro-electric power experiment. This successful experiment used a 75 HP motor and water power fro Wesson Mill Dam to light a single bulb in Attalla, AL. Here was the birthplace of Alabama Power Company. Col. Lay's success in Attalla made possible his larger dream for hydro-electric dams on the Coosa River. Included are additional stories of 18 authors who lived in Attalla from 1800's to the present. You will see life can be exciting in a small town where everybody knows everybody else.Riddle, Martha Lou is the author of 'Who Turned on the Lights in Attalla?' with ISBN 9781418488062 and ISBN 1418488062.