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While teaching here in 1861, Prussian-born artist Nicola Marschall designed the first national flag of the Confederate States of America, "The Stars and Bars." Itt was officially adopted by the Confederate States of America on March 4, 1861, and served as the national flag of the Confederacy longer than any other banner.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Perry Lakes Park Wildlife Sanctuary & Barton's Bea

New 700-acre outdoor recreation and environmental park. 3

Marion, AL Wildlife Preserves



Moore/Webb/Holmes Plantation

1800s plantation owned by same family since 1819. Country store, smokehouse, log cotton seed house. Weaving, carriage and tenant houses. Blacksmith shop, grist mill, barns, more. 6 mi./9.5

Marion, AL Plantations


Things to do near Marion, AL

Chesley Oaks Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3 days...

Warrior Point Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Riverdale Textile Mill

Built in 1866. Building extends over Chattahoochee River and therefore resides in both Alabama and Georgia. Ground level entr...

Tallassee Confederate Armory

When Confederacy feared security of Richmond, VA, decision was made to relocate Richmond Carbine to old 1844 cotton mill in T...