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Confederate Memorial Park: A Sanctuary of History

Explore Alabama's Confederate history at the site of the state's only Confederate Soldiers' Home in a serene park setting.

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Confederate Memorial Park in Marbury, Alabama, preserves the site of Alabama's only Confederate Soldiers' Home, which operated from 1902 to 1939. The park offers a glimpse into the lives of Confederate veterans, their wives, and widows who sought refuge here, with a museum, cemeteries, and historical structures spread across 102 acres.

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  • Visit the museum to view artifacts and exhibits detailing the lives of Confederate veterans and their families.
  • Take a walking tour of the two cemeteries to pay respects to the veterans and their families buried there.
  • Explore the nature trail to see the original spring and reservoir that provided water to the Soldiers' Home.
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    Confederate Memorial Park is located at 437 County Road 63, Marbury, AL 36051. From Montgomery, take I-85 N to US-82 W. Follow US-82 W to AL-143 N in Autauga County. Continue on AL-143 N. Take Autauga County Rd 57 and Autauga County Rd 63 to the park. There is no fee to enter the grounds, but admission to the museum is $4 for adults.

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Confederate Memorial Park stands as a poignant reminder of Alabama's Civil War past, serving as the location of the state's only Confederate Soldiers' Home. From 1092 to 1939, this provided a haven for disabled or indigent veterans of the Confederate Army, as well as their wives and widows. Founded in 1901 by Jefferson Manly Falkner, a former Confederate officer and attorney, the home aimed to provide support for those who could no longer care for themselves. The State of Alabama took over operations in 1903. At its peak between 1914 and 1918, the home housed over 100 veterans and nearly 20 widows. The last veteran died in 1934, and the facility closed in 1939, with the remaining widows moved to Montgomery for care. The 102-acre park features a museum with artifacts from the Civil War and the Soldiers' Home, offering insights into the lives of Confederate veterans. Visitors can explore two cemeteries where over 300 Confederate soldiers and their families are buried. The park also includes a nature trail through an Alabama Treasure Forest, with the original hand-dug spring and reservoir that supplied water to the home. Reconstructed soldiers' barracks, the Mountain Creek Post Office (circa 1900), and the Marbury Methodist Church (circa 1885) add to the historical atmosphere. Confederate Memorial Park provides a comprehensive look into the lives of those who resided at the Soldiers' Home, offering a place for reflection and remembrance.

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