Unique shops and thriving business community. Office responsible for historic preservation and economic development. Tours, historical information. Coordinates Downtown GRITS: annual festival with arts/crafts, children's activities, live music. Farmer's Market Fridays Apr.–Oct.
Etowah County War Memorial
Street address:
1500 Noccalula Rd.
Gadsden, AL 35902-0267
Phone:
256-549-4663
Fax:
256-546-5843
Schedule:
Open 24 hrs.
Mailing:
P.O. Box 267
Gadsden, AL 35902-0267
Admission:
Free
Built to honor the memory of Etowah Countians who lost their lives during various wars.
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