Malta businesses once thrived

Situated 3 miles east of the historical center of Atmore, along the old L&N Railroad (CSX) lies an area known as Malta. Little more than a highway sign along Highway 31 marks the rough location of the area although Malta is officially located at 31.025 latitude and 87.455 longitude.

It has been said Malta's range is from the road known as Florida Highway to about where Parker and Sons Construction yard is presently located. In the old days Graham Oil was on this site. Several generation of young people would know the old Graham Oil building as Blanton's Roller Rink. The building has long s...