The city of Athens was burned and looted by Union troops in a raid by Colonel Turchin in May 1862. The 1st Alabama Cavalry failed in its attempt to take Athens from Union forces holding the city in the Jan. 26, 1864 Battle of Athens.
Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives
Street address:
100 W. Pryor St.
Athens, AL
Phone:
256-771-7578
Schedule:
Open W–Sat. 10–4.
Mailing:
P.O. Box 1500
Athens, AL 35612
Admission:
Free
Established to preserve memories of our veterans by creating a permanent resting place for artifacts and memorabilia, displaying uniforms, medals, weapons, photos, books, tapes and news clippings.
Accessibility:
Mobility Impaired (all one level, no steps, ramps, toilet access from front of wheelchair, wheelchairs available, designated parking spaces)
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Once home to George S. Houston, attorney, member of U.S. Senate, and governor of Alabama twice. House built in 1835. Features Houston family coat of arms, family portraits and drawing room furnishings. Family History Room.
4 sets of tees, bent grass, gently rolling, 13 water hazards. Challenging yet fun. 400 acres. No adjacent holes.
Number of holes: 18
Par: 72
Championship Yardage: 6812 yds.
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One pond, one sandtrap.
Number of holes: 9
Par: 36
Championship Yardage: 3224 yds.