Bangor, Alabama
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Bangor is an unincorporated community in Blount County, Alabama. Nearby Bangor Cave housed a speakeasy during Prohibition and continues to be a popular attraction for area spelunkers.
Bangor is located at 33°58'28" North and 86°45'23" West[1]. The community lies east of Interstate 65 and about 30 miles north of Birmingham.
Coordinates: 33°58′28″N 86°45′24″W / 33.97444°N 86.75667°W
Bangor Cave Casino was once a world renowned speakeasy. It was shut down in 1939 by the "G Men" and its owners and employees were arrested. The gaming equipment and the whiskey were taken and destroyed.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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