Company store of former Montevallo Coal Mine displays pictures and artifacts of community of Aldrich, coal mine, prison, stores, churches and post office. Collection teaches history of coal mining in Alabama. Has only coal miner monument in Alabama.
Montevallo
The City of Montevallo is the kind of place most Americans would like to have as their hometown. With a population of about 5,000, Montevallo offers the best “small-town” life quality but within only a 45-minute drive of Birmingham, Alabama's largest metropolitan area. With the state's only public liberal arts university, the University of Montevallo, located in the heart of the city, cultural and athletic events are abundant.
Attractions
Adding to his famous Rajah Lodge home and gardens, 3-term congressman and coal mine owner William F. Aldrich built elaborately decorated Farrington Hall in 1908 as his personal library, office and recreational area.
Admission: Admission charged
Quality antique furniture, glassware, collectibles, primitives, pottery, linens and much more.
Admission: Free
Accepted: Personal Checks, MasterCard, Visa
Open to public. Pro shop, driving range, snack bar. Memberships and lessons available.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa
Selected as Alabama’s Attraction of the Year, The American Village in Montevallo celebrates our national pride and citizenship.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Walking trail through trees, many of which have been carved with animals and faces by a local artist. Shoal Creek meanders quietly through park. Covered picnic tables, beautiful gazebo.
Admission: Free
University of Montevallo campus was designed by famous Olmsted Brothers, who designed New York's Central Park and Biltmore House grounds in Asheville, NC. Buildings date from 1832.
Admission: Free
Accommodations
Phone: 205-665-6280
Fax: 205-665-6281
Accepted: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, Visa
Whether it's a romantic weekend getaway, quiet vacation or romantic honeymoon travel spot, we cater to the comfort of all our guests.
Phone: (205) 665-1275
Accepted: American Express, MasterCard, Visa