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Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives

Museum

Permanent home for artifacts and memorabilia, veteran uniforms, medals, weapons, photos, books, tapes and news clippings.

Altar of the New Testament and Founders Hall, The

Historic Site

1840s Greek Revival Founders Hall at Athens State University, the state's oldest college. Altar's elegant wood carvings tell story of New Testament.

Athens Community Archery Park

Outdoor Recreation Site

A fixed-distance range where all archers line up equally and shoot at targets positioned at different distances.

Athens Sportsplex

Sports Arena

State-of-the-art multi-use facility offering baseball/softball, soccer, swimming, and disc golf. Athens Recreation Center nearby.

Chriswood Golf Club

Golf Course

Rolling course with trees, water and grass.

Donnell House, Inc.

Historic Site

Historic home built in 1851 by Rev. Robert Donnell, founder of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Later housed a school and school principals. Tours available.

Fort Henderson Historic Site and Trinity High School

Historic Site

Fort was one of the first places where black soldiers were captured by Confederate Gen. Nathan B. Forrest after massacre at Fort Pillow, Tenn. Trinity H.S. and Trinity Congregational Church were important institutions for blacks in North Alabama.

Historic Downtown Athens

Historic Site

Historic downtown Athens situated around picturesque courthouse square, features special events, shopping and dining.

Houston Memorial Library and Museum

Museum

Home to George S. Houston, attorney, member of U.S. Senate and governor of Alabama twice. 1835 house features Houston family coat of arms, furnishings and history room.

Southern Gayles Golf Community

Golf Course

5 sets of tees, bent grass, gently rolling, 13 water hazards. Challenging yet fun. 400-acres. No adjacent holes.

West End Outdoors

Outdoor

Specializing in fishing tackle including rods, reels, live and artificial bait. Picnic supplies, gas, LP gas, cold drinks, beer, wines, and full line coffee bar.