The downtown area has been designated as a National Historic District. The District contains many older structures that date back as far as 1887
Bessemer, AL Historic DistrictsHoused in renovated Southern Railway Terminal. Contains artifacts, documents, photographs, 1800s furnishings and farm implements, Civil War collection relating to 1862 28
Bessemer, AL MuseumsFounded 1876. Private, 4-year liberal arts college. 100-acre campus features modern facilities embraced by stately magnolia t...
Built 1829; oldest building on campus. Occupied by Gorgas family members 1879-1953. One of 4 buildings to survive Civil War. ...