Cheap Things To Do in Blountsville, Alabama

Operation Schedule : Open M-F 9-4 ; Description : 60-year treasure chest opened to public in 2001. Said to be one of best collections ... More on 800Alabama.com

Inscription. Three prowling Union soldiers invaded home of sister-in-law of Celia and Winnie Mae Murphree taking food, drink; killing two colts. When soldiers fell asleep, these two young girls took rifles, marched soldiers to headquarters ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Gen. N. B. Forrest (CSA) Captured wagon train and supplies of Col. Streight's raiders (USA). Forrest continued his relentless pursuit eastward toward final capture of Streight. , Erected 1952 by Alabama Historical Association. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. First minister assigned to Alabama Territory by Tennessee Conference. Preached first sermon two blocks west at Bear Meat Cabin (present Blountsville) April 18, 1818. He later organized churches in Shelby, St. Clair, Jefferson, ... More on HMDB

Inscription. 1820-1889 seat of Blount County a county older than the State. Named for Tennessee Governor W. G. Blount who sent Andrew Jackson to aid Alabama settlers in Creek Indian War, 1812-1814. Indian Chief Bear Meat lived here ... More on HMDB

Operation Schedule : Open 1st Sat. of month. ; Description : Freeman Cabin Museum housing different displays relating to the history of area. ... More on 800Alabama.com

Inscription. Nathan Bedford Forrest attacked Col. Streights column as it crossed Locusts swift waters, causing the Federals to make tremendous exertions to complete the movement, contributing thereby to Streights eventual surrender ... More on HMDB

Operation Schedule : Open 8 a.m.�10 p.m. ; Description : Seventy-acre complex with lighted softball and soccer fields, basketball courts, picnic ... More on 800Alabama.com

Operation Schedule : Open 9 am�sunset. ; Description : One of largest covered bridges in Alabama. Battle of... More on 800Alabama.com

After months of skirmishes from Gadsden to Cullman, on April 30, 1863, General William Bedford Forrest of t... More on igougo