Historic Mooresville Walking Tour
Featuring Gardens and Porches
May 9 & 10, 2009
T
he 53 residents of Mooresville, Alabama, incorporated in 1818, proudly invite you to step back to a time before Alabama was a state. Visitors will experience 19 th century village life by strolling our beautiful gardens and tree-lined streets and touring our historic public buildings. All funds raised through the two days of our Walking Tour will support the preservation of these buildings:
The 1821 Stagecoach Tavern , reportedly the oldest frame public building in Alabama.
The 1839 Brick Church , one of the few remaining examples of the Greek Revival Brick Churches built in Alabama in the early 19 th century.
The 1840 Post Office , the oldest continually operating post office building in Alabama and one of the oldest in the country.
The 1854 Church of Christ , where General James A. Garfield, who would later become our 20th President, preached while encamped nearby during the Civil War.
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new attraction this year is an invitation to visit our porches for a up-close glimpse, through open doors, into the homes of our historic community . Traditional musicians will perform on porches and streets, and food and drink will be available for purchase.
W oody Peebles' private collection of Americana will also be open to the public.
One-day Admission:
$20 for adults, $10 for children 6 to 12, children younger than 6 free. Tickets are available at the gate. Admission includes one Mooresville guide booklet per family.
T he tour requires walking, and all open structures have steps. Free parking will be provided. Handicapped parking and portable restrooms will be available.
Times: Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sunday, 12 noon to 5:00 pm
Questions: Contact Kathryn Davis 256-350-2431 or Shirley McCrary 256-355-2683.
Directions: Historic Mooresville is located one-quarter mile south of Exit 2 (Mooresville Road) on I-565, convenient to Huntsville, Athens, Decatur, Nashville and Birmingham.
