Blount County Memorial Museum

Blount County Memorial Museum
Street address: 

204 2nd St. N.
Oneonta, AL 35121

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Phone: 
205-625-6905
Schedule: 
Open M–Sat. 9–1.
Mailing: 

P.O. Box 45
Oneonta, AL 35121

Admission: 
Free

Dedicated to memory of Blount Countians who served in wars. Artifacts relating to local history. Blount Co. genealogical research material including family files available.

The Blount County Memorial Museum, located on the courthouse square in Oneonta, was established in 1970. Some museum displays are changed quarterly but numerous remain full time detailing Blount’s unique history.  Its archives contain more than 1,000 research volumes and 500 files on Blount families past and present.

Accessibility: 

Mobility Impaired (all one level, no steps, ramps, support bars for toilets, wheelchair-level restroom sinks, seating areas for wheelchair users, designated parking spaces)

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