Built for $30,000 in 1899 for vault space to adequately protect records, which are still intact since formation of the county.
Chambers
Attractions
1835 courthouse and entire downtown business district are historic structures.
Admission: Free
Funded by State Conservation Department, County, and local citizens. 180-acre fishing lake located 4.5 miles southeast of LaFayette. Stocked with brim, bass, crappie, catfish, carp.
Admission: Fee for attractions only
Museum housed in historical LaFayette train depot which was the hub of activity in the county seat. Established 1833.
Admission: Free
Brick doll house built over 4-year-old's grave. Includes fireplace, many toys. Located in Lanett City Cemetery.
Admission: Free
Housing for migrating ducks located on river below River View Boat Landing.
Admission: Unknown
Located on Alabama-Georgia border, was site of one of last Civil War battles (April 16, 1865) to take place east of Mississippi.
Admission: Free
Uniquely designed truss bridge built late 1800s, once a span of larger bridge that crossed Chattahoochee River in West Point. Oldest bridge of its design still in service in Alabama.
Admission: Unknown
Built by artist Chuck Moore of Valley. Constructed of old CV railroad parts. Stands as lasting reminder of the "grand old days" of the railroad and its impact on the area.
Admission: Unknown
Overlooks Chattahoochee River and Langdale Boat Landing. Stone work in walls, many of small quartz stones, outlines family lots. Stone barbecue pit in boat landing area.
Admission: Unknown
The younger of the 2 oldest mills, built 1866. Originally made lap blankets, later became key manufacturer of Cotton Duck ship sail materials. Known for making sails for Ole Ironsides.
Admission: Unknown
Built in 1866. Building extends over Chattahoochee River and therefore resides in both Alabama and Georgia. Ground level entrance to each of 4 stories. Appeared in Ripley's Believe It or Not.
Admission: Unknown
Built by black stone masons in early textile days. Teens of 1941 gave bridge across Moore's Creek its name because girls lined up on it, waiting for boys to come by and give them a kiss.
Admission: Free
One of South's most popular reservoirs (25,900 acres) for largemouth bass and other popular game fish; recreational center for other activities, such as tennis, basketball and camping. Marina, boat ramps and fishing piers available.
Admission: Unknown
Accommodations
Phone: 706-882-5439
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa
Phone: 334-499-2404
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, Discover