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Landmark Park: A Journey Through Wiregrass History

Explore Alabama's Wiregrass Region: Step back in time at Landmark Park, a living history museum with a farmstead, historical buildings, and nature trails.

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Landmark Park in Dothan, Alabama, is a 150-acre living history museum and park that preserves the cultural and natural heritage of the Wiregrass region [10, 13]. Visitors can experience life in the 1890s through a working farmstead, historical buildings, and nature trails [10, 12].

A brief summary to Landmark Park

  • Tuesday 9 am-5 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am-5 pm
  • Thursday 9 am-5 pm
  • Friday 9 am-5 pm
  • Saturday 9 am-5 pm
  • Sunday 12 pm-5 pm

Local tips

  • Check the Landmark Park website for upcoming events, such as Spring Farm Day, Peanut Boil, and Victorian Christmas, for a more immersive experience [5, 8, 17].
  • Wear comfortable shoes, as you'll be doing a lot of walking on the farmstead and nature trails [10].
  • Visit the Martin Drugstore for a refreshing milkshake or old-fashioned tonic [10].
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Getting There

  • Driving

    Landmark Park is located at 430 Landmark Dr, Dothan, AL 36303, approximately 3 miles north of Dothan's Ross Clark Circle on Hwy 431 N [14]. From the Ross Clark Circle, head north on US-431 for about 3 miles. Landmark Park will be on your left. Parking is available on-site. Parking is free [11].

  • Public Transport

    While there isn't direct public transportation to Landmark Park, you can take a Dothan city bus to the Dothan Transit Terminal and then take a taxi or rideshare service to the park [9, 21]. Check local bus schedules for routes and times. A taxi or rideshare from the terminal to Landmark Park will cost approximately $15-$25 [9].

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Landmark Park, located in Dothan, Alabama, is more than just a park; it's a living testament to the Wiregrass region's rich cultural and natural heritage [10]. Spanning 150 acres, this unique destination offers visitors an immersive journey back in time, allowing them to experience the daily lives of those who shaped the region's past [10, 13]. Founded in the late 1970s, Landmark Park began as a vision to preserve the area's dwindling historical sites amidst encroaching development [10, 15]. The park's centerpiece, the Waddell House, a classic 1890s farmhouse, was carefully relocated to the property, becoming the cornerstone of what would become a sprawling living history museum [10]. As you enter Landmark Park, you're immediately transported to a bygone era [10]. The 1890s farmstead, complete with heirloom crops and livestock breeds typical of the time, offers a glimpse into the agricultural practices that defined the Wiregrass region [10]. See Piney Woods cows, Gulf Coast native sheep, and Dominique chickens roaming the grounds, and witness traditional farming techniques [10]. Beyond the farm, a charming village awaits, featuring a collection of carefully curated historical buildings [10]. Step inside the Headland Presbyterian Church, built in 1908, and admire its beautiful stained-glass windows [4, 10]. Explore the Browns Crossroads School, a one-room schoolhouse that once served the children of Dale County [4, 10]. Visit the Shelley General Store, stocked with goods and wares reminiscent of a bygone era [10]. And don't miss the Martin Drugstore, complete with a working soda fountain where you can indulge in a classic milkshake [10]. For nature enthusiasts, Landmark Park offers a wealth of opportunities to explore the region's diverse ecosystems [10].

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