42. HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MARION – [Area surrounding the Perry County Courthouse] Michael “Muckle,” the first resident of what would become the city of Marion, established his cabin in this area where the courthouse now stands. The downtown area has since served Marion residents as the city has grown and changed. Dial & Discover Call 1.334.526.3061 Site #42 Read more »
5. THE ALABAMA BAPTIST BUILDING – [Corner of Dekalb & Bibb Street] Built as an office building in the early 1830′s, it later was used as a printing office for The Alabama Baptist. Located now on the campus of Judson College, its restoration will eventually reflect a 19th century newspaper office. Dial & Discover Call Read more »
4. PERRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE – [Washington Street] Built in 1858, this is an example of a Greek Revival Temple Architecture. Sam Houston addressed the citizens of Perry County from this lot when he came to Marion to wed Margaret Lea. The courthouse is located at downtown Marion, AL. Dial & Discover Call 1.334.526.3061 Site #4 Read more »
51. PERRY LAKES PARK- [Off of Highway 175 East of Marion] The Perry Lakes Park was originally constructed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. This expansive nature park is home to the tallest birding tower in the Northern Hemisphere. Visitors will experience several hiking nature trails as well as other recreational opportunities. Dial & Read more »
43. GREEN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT [Area surrounding Green Street] Green Street, full of antebellum homes and a rich history of prominent residents, has remained much the same since its inception in the 1800s. Dial & Discover Call 1.334.526.3061 Site #43 Green Street Historic District GPS Coordinates: 32.633341. -87.324075
3. MARION RAILWAY DEPOT [1200 Washington Street] Built in 1907 to replace the frame depot building, which was destroyed by fire. Interest in railroads began as early as 1834 in Marion. The building is now the home of the Perry County Chamber of Commerce. Dial & Discover Call 1.334.526.3061 Site #3 Marion Railway Depot GPS Read more »
2. THE ALABAMA WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME – [Judson College] Located in the beautifully restored A. Howard Bean Hall, the Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame establishes a permanent place of honor for Alabama’s most outstanding women, including Helen Adams Keller, Julia Sturdwick Tutwiler, and Tallulah Bankhead. Dial & Discover Call 1.334.526.3061 Site #2 The Alabama Read more »
1. ALABAMA MILITARY HALL OF HONOR MUSEUM-[Washington Street] Built in 1832 as a Law Office for John Lockhart, the building was used until 1968 as the Marion City Hall. It was moved to the Marion Military Institute campus where it has been restored and preserved. In 1988 it became the Alabama Military Hall of Honor Read more »
