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.
Point Clear Polo
Street address:
16655 Point Club Rd. off Hwy. 32
Point Clear, AL 36564
Phone:
251-928-POLO
Schedule:
Matches Mar.–June & Sept.–Oct., Sun. 1 & 3 (weather permitting).
Mailing:
7844-A Co. Rd. 32
Fairhope, AL 36532
Admission:
Free
LEARN. RIDE. PLAY.
Accessibility:
Mobility Impaired (all one level, no steps, toilet access from front of wheelchair)
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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.
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.