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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

Berman Museum of World History

Historical objects of American West, world wars, Napoleon Bonaparte, Jefferson Davis and Adolf Hitler. Swords (including one ...

Mountain View Golf Course -Blue/Red

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

Jemison-Van De Graaff Mansion

Home of Tuscaloosa Convention and Visitors Bureau. 1861 antebellum mansion is one of finest remaining examples of Italianate ...

Alabama Men's Hall of Fame

Bronze plaques honoring men who have made significant impact statewide, nationally or internationally. Also high school essay...