Abandoned Neighborhood - Springville Lake Estates

Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if you fast-forwarded into the distant future only to find yourself standing in the middle of post-apocalypse? Set aside a dirt road in Springville, Alabama this strange world actually exists.

In 1958 Springville Lake Estates was considered to be the finest private lake resort in North Alabama. The estate was divided into approximately 400 lots with the exception of those lots divided for common areas such as the beachheads, church ground, playground, etc.

The original owners built many beautiful summer homes. Among the owners were some of Alabama’s top water sports enthusiasts, teachers, ministers, lawyers, steel and foundry workers.

The pride of the estate was the twenty-acre lake fed by several under-ground springs. The lake was bordered with lots on each side, two beachheads, a clubhouse and a playground for children. Big Bass fishing was a drawing card for those who took fishing seriously. The average bass caught in Springville weighed in at about 7.5 lbs.

So what exactly happened to Springville Lake Estates that made everybody abandon their homes in such a mad dash? What kind of stories sit buried in the remnants left behind by each family previously inhabiting this empty neighborhood?