A familiar gathering place with generations of memories has officially begun a new chapter.
Approximately 80 people attended Tuesday morning’s dedication ceremony marking the opening of the revitalized Greasy Creek Roadside Park.
The crowd included county and city leaders, representatives of the Bank of Jamestown and First National Bank, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials, and many local residents. Members of Russell County High School’s Next Gen civics group and current events students also attended and lead the program.
County Judge Executive Randy Marcum explained how the restoration project came together and shared some of the area’s history, including the mill at Greasy Creek and the steamboat traffic that once traveled to and from it.
Terry Wariner added a personal perspective, recalling childhood visits to the original curved bridge. He described annual family outings that always included photographs, along with memories of staying in nearby cottages.
The dedication follows several years of work to restore the once-popular recreation area. WJRS NEWS previously reported that the county received a lease from the Army Corps of Engineers in September of last year, following more than two years of effort by Marcum.
Improvements have included picnic tables, benches and a new park sign.
Tuesday’s ceremony brought those efforts together, celebrating both the park’s restoration and the memories that have made Greasy Creek a special place for local families. (scroll for event photos)
