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Thieves make off with historic marker
According to Old St. Stephens Historic Park Director Jim Long, the marker was broken off its post and stolen sometime either Wednesday, Aug. 16 or Thursday, Aug. 17. The theft was discovered by Long and park employee John Mack Beasley during the day, Thursday. The historic marker was moved to the landing from the old Wagarville rest area on U.S. Highway 43. It recognized the founding of the Tombigbee settlement and the 1800s formation of Washington County. Engraved upon it was a list of the earliest settlers of the area. It was moved to the site, shortly after the landing was built, by permission from the Alabama Historical Association. Long said every effort is being made to recover the marker and discover who stole it. Monday, investigators from the Alabama Bureau of Investigation (ABI) were on their way to the site to attempt to lift any fingerprints that may have been left on the remaining post by the perpetrators. The ABI handles all investigations involving vandalism or theft of state property. "We really would like to get the marker back so it can be placed back at the site," said Long. "Anyone who can provide information that will lead to the return of the marker and/or the arrest of those who committed this theft will be entitled to the reward."
To report any information concerning this matter, contact Long at the Old St. Stephens Museum, 246-6790, or the Washington County Sheriff's Department at 847-2202. Information received will be forwarded to the ABI investigators.
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