St. Clair
St. Clair County, founded in November 1818, is the only county in the state with two seats of government, Ashville and Pell City. This arrangement was established because the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains made traveling across the county difficult. The courthouse in Ashville, built in 1845, is the centerpiece of the historic district. A block from the town square is the Civil War-themed John W. Inzer Museum. The Horse Pens 40 nature park, which sits atop Chandler Mountain, features unique sandstone rock formations. Logan Martin Lake offer outdoor recreational opportunities.
