With a population of about 800, the town of Wedowee offers the small town setting of days gone by. The town named after Indian Chief "Wah-wah-nee" or "Wah-dow-wee," whose village was near the present site of the town, became the county seat of Randolph County in 1835. Downtown is centered around U.S.  Highway 431 with many thriving businesses along the highway. In Wedowee, life is not about the hustle and bustle of big cities nor is it a place where you would get lost in the crowd. The small town charm and Southern hospitality make Wedowee the "Natural Place to be." In Wedowee, the people are loyal, kind and welcoming to all who visit. With the growing interest in Lake Wedowee, the town will grow, but the charm will always remain. Wedowee’s downtown area boasts of many unique shops including several antique stores, a flower shop, grocery store, bakery and pizzeria. Wedowee Hospital is also located downtown as well as several banks. For the locals, Wedowee provides the necessities of life and at the same time is convenient to larger cities like Anniston, Birmingham and Atlanta. The community prides itself on small town charm. Additional Links Real Estate on the lake - Pricing and What to expect Lake Map My Property Finder
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