when was anniston alabama founded
It was also established after the Civil War, so slavery was not part of its heritage. Founded in 1872 and incorporated as a city in 1879, Anniston was a company town, built by the Woodstock Iron Company. In fact, the town was not opened for general settlement until 1883. Anniston was the first city in Alabama to be lighted with electricity in 1882 and enjoyed the convenience of telephones as early as 1884. The military had an important role in the growth of Anniston.