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Historic Paseur Park Overlook Harts Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35904, Only Three Blocks off State Highway 211, An overlook that offers a magnificent view of Gadsden, the Coosa River, and the mountain ranges. The area served as a lookout during the Civil War. |
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Patriotic Putting Park 1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL 35904, 256-547-7196, Play 18 holes of American history.  |
| Historic Sites & Monuments |
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Gilliland-Reese Covered Bridge 1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL 35902, 256-549-4663, Historical bridge constructed in 1899 from rough-hewn lumber and covered with weathered shingles. The bridge was moved to Noccalula Falls Park in 1968.  |
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Horse Pens 40 Chandler Mountain Road, Steele, 256-570-0002, This unique piece of land still has rings of rocks that were once used as pens by early settlers, for cattle and horses. The area continues to host various events such as arts & crafts shows, Native American Festivals, and Civil War reenactments. There are also camping sites, hiking trails, and a museum with Native American & Civil War exhibits. |
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Spirit Of American Citizenship Monument U.S. 411 & Bay Street, 256-549-0351, Spiral, pyramid-shaped lighted monument to honor citizens and history of the area. |
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War Memorial Monument 1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL 35904, Noccalula Falls Park, 256-549-4663, This monument was built to honor the memory of Etowah Countians who lost their lives during World War I & II, the Korean, Vietnam, & Lebanon Wars.  |
| Libraries & Research Centers |
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Nichols Memorial Library Corner of Cabot & Dwight Avenues, This library is open for genealogical research every Thursday, and the first and third Saturday of each month. It is the home of the Northeast Alabama Genealogical Society and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
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Center for Cultural Arts 501 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901, 256-543-2787, Home to visual art displays, performing arts, art studios, and a museum for children called Imagination Place. The center also features the world's largest site and date specific model railroad, a dinner theater, and recital hall. There are complete convention and banquet facilities, a full-service restaurant, and a New Orleans style courtyard with live entertainment on the weekends. more...  |
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Gadsden Museum of Art 515 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901, 256-546-7365, The GMA features works of Southern art and artists and houses an extensive permanent collection of paintings, sculptures, and prints. In addition, the museum hosts a series of changing exhibits featuring the works of local and regional artists. The GMA also fosters an awareness and appreciation of local history through exhibiting artifacts, antique properties, furniture, photographs, and items of historical significance of the Gadsden and Etowah County area. Perhaps the most unique feature of GMA , combining both art and history, is the Virtual Museum, open 24/7, in the windows of the businesses on Broad Street. more...  |
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Noccalula Falls Park 1500 Noccalula Falls Park, Gadsden, AL 35901, 256-549-4663, Noccalula Falls cascade over 90 feet into a beautiful ravine. This breathtaking area is a park with trails, gardens, artifacts, picnic areas, and a 130 site campground. more...  |
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