STOCKTON, Alabama — The Stockton Heritage Association held a celebration of appreciation Nov. 18 at the Stockton Community Center for volunteers and sup-porters of State Amendment 3 and the newly established Stockton Landmark District.

 Amendment 3 passed decisively in Alabama and Baldwin County on Nov. 6. This legislation, the first of its kind in Alabama, designates the small com-munity of Stockton as a Landmark District and protects it from involuntary annexation.

 A vote from Stockton’s residents is now required should another municipality ever wish to annex the community. Members of the Stockton Landmark District Political Action Committee, and many other supporters were honored for their hard work and dedication to the campaign.

 Among those present, and receiving special recognition, was State Rep. Steve McMillan, who wrote, and walked the amendment through the state legislature. Not present, but given recognition for their support were legislators Harry Shiver, Randy Davis, Trip Pittman, and Marc Keahey, and Commissioners Frank Burt, Tucker Dorsey, Bob James, and Skip Gruber. Stockton has a long and rich history dating back to the late 1700s.

 It was once a thriving river town, second in size to Mobile. Today, it is a quiet, quaint community filled with numerous historic homes and stately live oaks. Devoted Stockton residents began exploring ways to protect the community and its heritage about 10 years ago.

Amendment 3 and the creation of the Stockton Landmark District is a tremendous victory for this community and its residents protecting Stockton’s history and quiet way of life for future generations.