The route was created by the Mobile and Ohio Railroad in 1852.
The 30-mile stretch from Citronelle to Mobile was the first section of the railroad to be open for service.
The railroad was a major contributor to the growth of the town, as the railroads promoted it as a health resort because of its mineral springs and altitude.
Though the route underwent many transfers of ownership, it was eventually abandoned.
It was then converted into a paved trail.
It received grants from the Recreational Trails Program to develop the trail and to install gas lights along the trail.
The trail was designated as a National Recreation Trail on June 2, 2011.
The route was created by the Mobile and Ohio Railroad in 1852. The 30-mile stretch from Citronelle to Mobile was the first section of the railroad to be open for service. The railroad was a major contributor to the growth of the town, as the railroads promoted it as a health resort because of its mineral springs and altitude. Though the route underwent many transfers of ownership, it was eventually abandoned. It was then converted into a paved trail. It received grants from the Recreational Trails Program to develop the trail and to install gas lights along the trail. The trail was designated as a National Recreation Trail on June 2, 2011.
Citronelle Walking Trail