Search results for Marion
Alabama Women's Hall of Fame
MuseumBronze plaques in honor of Alabama women who made significant contributions on a state, national or international level during their lifetime.
First Congregational Church
Historic SiteOrganized in 1869 by freed slaves and the American Missionary Association.
Judson College
Historic SiteJudson College, founded in 1838, is America's Christian college for women and home of the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame.
Lincoln Museum
MuseumFormer site of what is now Alabama State University in Montgomery, school was founded in 1867 by freed slaves for their children. Coretta Scott King was an alumnae of Lincoln. Museum houses artifacts, historical documents, memorabilia, videos, photos and newspapers relating to the legacy of Lincoln School.
Marion Female Seminary
Historic SiteOrganized in 1836. While teaching here, Nicola Marschall designed the stars and bars flag and the Confederate uniform. Perry County Historical Museum.
Marion Military Institute
Historic SiteThe Military College of Alabama dating back to 1842 and the home of the Military Hall of Honor.
Marion Military Institute Golf Course
Golf CourseFor a great golfing experience on a great 9-hole course come to Marion Institute Golf Course.
Moore-Webb-Holmes Plantation
Historic Site1800s plantation. Family owned since 1819. Country store, smokehouse, log cotton seed house. Carriage and tenant houses. Weaving, blacksmith shop, grist mill, barns, Folsom Inn B&B, more. Fall-N-Folsom Festival Oct. 6, 2012 9-4.
Old Marion Depot, The
Historic SiteBuilt 1910. Restored 1998. Serves as Chamber office and visitor information center.
Perry Lakes Park & Barton's Beach Cahaba River Preserve
Outdoor Recreation Site700-acre outdoor recreation and environmental park. Four swamp lakes, hardwood forest, trails, pavilion. Trail to Cahaba River beach preserve. 100-ft. birding tower.
St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church
Historic SiteSt. Wilifrid's Episcopal Church Cemetery (est. 1849). Buried here: Confederate and Union soldiers; people of color_‹Ó both free and slave; William Brooks, Alabama Secession Convention of 1861.