Garden District

The Garden District is a historic residential area in Montgomery featuring hundreds of buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s. The homes display diverse architectural styles such as Queen Anne, Classical Revival, and American Craftsman, arranged along tree-shaded streets.

The district developed in the late 1800s as Montgomery expanded and wealthy residents settled at the city's edge. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 to protect its importance to Alabama's architectural heritage.

The neighborhood shows how wealthy families in Montgomery lived around 1900, with large homes and beautiful gardens that are still visible today. The wide tree-lined streets and the way buildings are arranged reflect the planning of that era and shape how the district feels now.

The district covers a large area between several main streets and is best explored on foot to see the details of individual homes. The Governor's Mansion serves as a key landmark and provides good orientation for visitors walking through the neighborhood.

Many of the homes were built when Montgomery became Alabama's capital and wealthy newcomers constructed grand residences in the area. This quickly made the neighborhood one of the city's most fashionable addresses.