Since 1847. Converted to Confederate hospital during Civil War. 21st Alabama Infantry maintained garrison on grounds. Served as Marine training ground during WWII. Confederate Rest Cemetery on grounds.
Historic Confederate Rest Cemetery
Street address:
End of Confederate Rest Rd., off Scenic Hwy. 98, on grounds of Grand Hotel Marriott
Point Clear, AL 36564-0639
Phone:
251-928-9201
Fax:
251-928-1149
Schedule:
Open 8–5.
Mailing:
P.O. Box 639
Point Clear, AL 36564-0639
Admission:
Free
Burial home of Confederate soldiers from Battle of Vicksburg who died at Grand Hotel-turned-hospital. Identities lost in bake room fire. Trenches containing remains of 300 soldiers. 1864 cannon. April memorial services.
Accessibility:
Mobility Impaired (all one level, no steps)
Related attractions
Open to members, hotel guests and general public. Dogwood course renovated in '03. Also enjoy Lakewood Tradition course. Perfect vacation for entire family.
Number of holes: 36
Par: 71 (Dogwood)/72 (Azalea)
1897 Victorian home built by Miss Colleen's father. Original furnishings on display. Part of home is now Punta Clara Candy Kitchen, making candies and confections daily. Since 1952. Also "From the Attic" Antiques in hall.
Stroll public bayside promenade, extending north to Grand Hotel, and view 28 homes comprising Point Clear Historic District (1835–1930). Half of the homes exhibit rain porches designed to catch cool bay breezes.
LEARN. RIDE. PLAY.