Historical Sites: October 2008 Archives

Cahaba River Historical Park

 
FallLeaves-Sunlight-Cahaba.jpgThe land was farm land along the Cahaba River and purchased from Mr. Collie Wallace.  All the houses and farm equi[pment were donated.  The park is within view of uptown historical Centreveille.  The park is available for family reunions, picnics and just a day of fun in the sun on the beautiful Cahaba River.

Available to the public is a boat ramp and R.V, hook-ups.  The park is also a museum of old homes and farm equipment dating back to the 1800s.

Bibb County Court House and Confedrate Monument

 
bibb-county-courthouse.jpgThe Confederate monument was unveiled on July 22, 1910. The Courthouse is still a functioning building and has been renovated.  It is the 5th courthouse dating back to 1902.  The land lay out back in 1828 was done in the traditional square of the time period. 

In addition to being a spectacular architectural example of area courthouse construction for the period, there are also genealogical research opportunities located here.

It is located in the center of historic Centreville, AL.

Address: Historical Square, Centreville, Alabama
Phone: 205.926.3104, Bibb County Chamber of Commerce.

The Bibb County Courthouse is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and has public restrooms. You will also find brochures for the area.

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