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Edmund Winston Pettus Bridge


category : Historic Bridges
National landmark; symbol of momentous changes in Selma, Alabama, America and world. Figured prominently in Voting Rights struggle when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led marchers across bridge on journey toward voting rights attainment.


Admission: Free
Hours: Open 24 hours.
Address: U.S. Hwy. 80 at Alabama River entering Selma.

Phone: 334-875-7241
Fax: 334-875-7142
Our Website:www.SelmaAlabama.com

Come visit us in Selma, Alabama

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Historic Water Avenue

Restored 19th-century commercial district. Brick streets, antique stores, fountains, restored bridge-tender's house. 3 parks, antebellum St. James Hotel (riverfront)

Selma, AL Historic Districts

Old Live Oak Cemetery

Graves of Confederate soldiers and prominent Selma residents. Includes statue of Elodie B. Todd, half-sister of Mary Todd Lincoln; mausoleum of Vice President William Rufus King; and Benjamin Sterling Turner, Alabama'

Selma, AL Cemeteries

Old Depot Museum

Interpretive history museum in 1891 railway depot. Artifacts from pre-history Indians through Voting Rights era. Civil War room, Black Heritage wing, military room (pre WWI-Persian Gulf)

Selma, AL Museums

Old Town Historic District

Largest historic district in state includes beautiful antebellum Sturdivant Hall. More than 1250 buildings dating from 1820s. Windshield tour (brochures available from Chamber) contains 116

Selma, AL Historic Districts

Heritage Village

Driving/walking tours only. 5 relocated historic structures from area: McKinnon-Riggs doctor's office, 1830

Selma, AL Walking Tours

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Edmund Winston Pettus Bridge

National landmark; symbol of momentous changes in Selma, Alabama, America and world. Figured prominently in Voting Rights str...