Alabama Confederate Soldiers Home, Civil War memorial museum in Mountain Creek, Alabama.
Description
The Alabama Confederate Soldiers Home is a museum in Mountain Creek that documents the history of war veterans. The site includes exhibits on their daily life, two cemeteries, and the restored Mountain Creek Post Office from 1900.
History
Jefferson Manly Falkner founded the residence in 1902 as a home for war veterans and their families. The facility operated until 1939 and provided shelter for people who lacked other sources of support.
Culture
The museum preserves and presents artifacts, documents, and personal belongings that illustrate daily experiences of Confederate veterans in Alabama.
Practical
The museum is located on County Road 63 in Marbury and is open daily to visitors. Plan time to explore the exhibits and cemeteries located on the grounds.
Did you know?
The facility housed between 650 and 800 individuals during its operation, with specific admission requirements including an annual income below 400 dollars.
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