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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


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

Perry Lakes Park Wildlife Sanctuary & Barton's Bea

New 700-acre outdoor recreation and environmental park. 3

Marion, AL Wildlife Preserves



Things to do near Marion, AL

Chambers County Courthouse

Built for $30,000 in 1899 for vault space to adequately protect records, which are still intact since formation of the county...

Birmingham Zoo

700 wild animals in heart of Birmingham. Explore Alabama in new Junior League of Birmingham-Hugh Kaul Children's Zoo. See All...

Horse Pens 40

115-acre nature park. Hiking, camping, picnicking, bouldering. Bluegrass festivals, motorcycle rallies, Native American festi...

Chace Lake Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

Preservation, restoration and operation of historically significant railway equipment. Railroad artifacts, locomotives, cars ...