Pickens County. Alabama LANDMARKS • PLACES to VISIT • THINGS to DO
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Pickens County. Alabama LANDMARKS • PLACES TO VISIT • THINGS TO DO Aliceville POW Museum 104 Broad St., Aliceville, AL 35442 (GPS Carrollton United Methodist Church 85 Tuscaloosa Ave., Carrollton, AL 35447 Coordinates:N33.1316085, W-88.1515707 ) (GPS Coordinates: N33.2617186, W-88.0960392) Telephone: (205) 373-2363 Telephone: (205) 367-8843 Website: http://www.visitwestalabama.com/mediaportal/aliceville_muse/ Website: http://www.americantowns.com/al/carrollton/organization/carrollton- In the Museum, visitors from all over the country view lasting artistic expressions united-methodist-church made by the Germans. Through their paintings, letters, books, sculptures, wood In 1872, Carrollton UMC became a part of the North Alabama Conference and crafting, pottery, musical instruments and photographs a vivid picture of life at assigned to the Tuscaloosa District. Camp Aliceville is revealed. Gordo United Methodist Church 310 Main St. N, Gordo, AL 35466 (GPS Pickens County Farmer’s Market 25661 Hwy 17 N, Carrollton, AL 35447 (GPS Coordinates:N33.3174934, W-87.9033783 ) Coordinates: N33.2764365, W-88.0925928) Telephone: (205) 364-7489 Telephone: (205) 367-8724 Website: http://gordoumc.org/templates/System/default.asp?id=29336 Website:http://www.fma.alabama.gov/mapmarkets.aspx?County=PICKENS&Org Sunday Services held every Sunday at Gordo FUMC. Type=Market Contemporary Worship: 8:45am Local Pickens County food sold in an easily accessible location from any city in Small Groups: 10am Pickens County, assuring the consumer a better quality product at a reasonable Traditional Worship: 11am price and a fair return to the producer. Open April-September: Monday- Friday 7am-5pm New Salem Missionary Baptist Church 364 New Salem Rd., Aliceville, AL 35442 (GPS Coordinates: N33.1295681, W-88.1514166) Gordo Farmer’s Market 201 South Main St., Gordo, AL 35466 (GPS Coordinates: Telephone: (205) 373-2483 N33.3188276, W-87.9030724 ) Website: http://www.ourchurch.com/member/n/NSAlice3000/ Telephone: (205) 364-7111: EXT. 23 One of the oldest black churches in Aliceville, AL. Sunday Services held every Website: http://www.fma.alabama.gov/mapmarkets.aspx?County=PICKENS&Org Sunday. Type=Market Sunday School: 10am Local Pickens County food sold in an easily accessible location from any city in Regular Service: 11:15am Pickens County, assuring the consumer a better quality product at a reasonable price and a fair return to the producer. Pickens County Courthouse 100 Court Square, Carrollton, AL 35447 (GPS Open April: Thursday 6am-10am Coordinates: N33.2590446, W-88.1328659) Telephone: (205) 367-1911 Parks E. Ball House Old Garden Road, Aliceville, AL 35442 (GPS Coordinates: Website: http://www.pickensalabama.com/Pages/default.aspx N33.15713, W-88.19456) This building is famous for a ghostly image that can be seen in one of its Located NW of Aliceville, AL. windows. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in May of 1994. This is a private residence-drive by only. Historically significant for its architecture and engineering. Added to the list of War Memorial at Pickens County Courthouse Courthouse100 Court Square, National Register of Historic Places in January of 1982. Carrollton, AL 35447 (GPS Coordinates: N33.2590446, W-88.1328659) Located in the front of the Pickens County Courthouse in Carrollton, AL. Hugh Wilson Hill House 201 Pheonix, Carrollton, AL 35447 (GPS Coordinates: Telephone: (205) 367-1911 N33.2668941, W-88.0963050) Erected in 1927Left--To The Memory of The Spanish American and World War This is a privately owned residence- drive by only. Veterans. Center--Pickens County Tribute to The Men Who Wore The Gray and Added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 13, 1989. Were Faithful to The End. Right--To Our Beloved Women of The Confederacy, Spanish American and World War. Old Jail 350 Springfield Rd., Gordo, AL 35446 (GPS Coordinates: N33.3496132, W- 87.8948455) Pirates Cove Marina 595 Marina Pkwy., Pickensville, AL 35447 (GPS Coordinates: Located at the corner of Church St. and 1st Ave., Gordo, AL. N33.2136648, W-88.27645) Website: http://www.digplanet.com/wiki/Old_Jail_(Gordo,_Alabama) Telephone: (205) 373-6714 Also known as the Gordo Jail and Mayor’s Office. It was built in 1914, and added Website: http://www.thepiratesplace.com/marina/pirates-marina-cove.htm to the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1974. A year-round marina establishment with 20 sites, tents, electric, electric water hookups, 30 amplifier, water, toilets, shows, dump, laundry, pet friendly, store, Westervelt Hunting Lodge 69 Westervelt Cr., Aliceville, AL 35442 (GPS fishing, hiking, and boat launch for all ages! Coordinates: N33.0156326, W-88.1872177) Telephone: (205) 373-8212 Shark Tooth Creek Outdoor Adventures24114 AL Hwy. 14 East, Aliceville, AL Website: http://www.westerveltlodge.com/about-westervelt-lodge/alabama- 35442 (GPS Coordinates: N33.1413383, W-88.1640625) hunting-lodge-accommodations.cfm Telephone: (205) 373-2605 Lodge includes numerous hunting choices, fishing ponds, endless trails, Website: http://www.sharktoothcreek.com/ regulation skeet range, rifle range, 3-D archery course, a new 7-stand sporting A shark tooth hunting expedition, camping, fishing, swimming and canoeing. clay course, as well as a private conference center available. All visits by appointments only! McCrory’s Graveside Old Bethany Church, Vienna, AL (GPS Coordinates: Tom Bevill Visitors Center & Museum 1382 Lock & Dam Rd., Pickensville, AL N33.02939. W-88.07511) 35447 (GPS Coordinates: N33.2211797, W-88.2659941) Located 1/2 mile off Hwy 14 between Aliceville and Eutaw in Pickens County, Telephone: (205) 373-8705 Alabama. Near Greene County line. Website: http://www.alabamabirdingtrails.com/sites/tom-bevill-lock-and-dam- Website: http://www.bwrcsar.us/mccrory.htm visitors-center/ The gravesite of a deceased soldier of the Revolution who was at the battles of Exhibits describe life in Tombigbee River Valley. U.S. Snagboat Montgomery, one Germantown, Brandywine, and Guilford Courthouse. Was also one of the of last steam-powered stern-wheel boats to ply Southern rivers, adjacent to lifeguards of George Washington at Valley Forge. Center. Wheelchair accessible. Ingleside Houses & Outbuildings 2nd St. (St. Hwy 14), Aliceville, AL 35442 (GPS The Montgomery Coordinates: N33.12944, W -88.15139000000001) Located at the Tom Bevill Visitor Center. Website: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/al0687/ Telephone: (205) 373-8705 Built in 1849, this building is a part of the Alabama Register of Landmarks Website: http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=1858&ResourceType= Heritage and the Historic American Buildings Survey. It contains houses, Structure This stern boat is permanently dry docked beside the Tom Bevill Visitor outbuildings, summer kitchens, smokehouses, servant’s quarters, Greek Revival Center. This restored stern wheel steamboat is listed on the National Register of architectural elements, etc. (Drive by only) Historic Places and contains exhibits about the boats' operation and history Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm Aliceville High School 417 3rd Ave. St., SE, Aliceville, AL 35442 (GPS Coordinates: N33.1295681, W-88.1514166) Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Lock and Dam Road, Pickensville, AL 35447 Telephone: (205) 373-6378 (GPS Coordinates: N33.21033, W-88.28558) Website: http://www.alicevillehigh.net/ Located just off of AL Hwy 14, near Tom Bevill Lock and Dam. Mission Statement: “Inspiring ethical leaders…one child at a time.” Telephone: (205) 373-8705 Website: http://business.tenntom.org/using-the-tenn-tom/ports/pickens- Aliceville Elementary School and Middle School county-port/ 800 Columbus Rd. NW, Aliceville, AL 35442 (GPS Coordinates: N33.1335070, W- Facilities include a fishing pier, restroom, play area, and two covered shelters. 88.1551370 ) Telephone: (205) 373-8722 Website: http://www.alicevilleelementary.net/ Mission Statement: “Inspiring ethical leaders…one child at a time.” • LIBRARY AND WEBSITES • Aliceville Public Library Pickens County Cooperative Library 416 3rd Ave Ne 155 Reform St Aliceville, AL 35442 Carrollton, AL 35447 (205) 373-6691 (205) 367-84-7 Carrollton Public Library Reform Public Library 225 Commerce Ave 302 1st St N Carrollton, AL 35447 Reform, AL 35481 (205) 367-2142 (205) 375-6240 Gordo Public Library 287 Main St S Revenue Commissioner’s Gordo, AL 35466 Office http://www.pickensalabama.com/Pages/default.aspx (205) 364-7148 • EMERGENCY CONTACTS (always dial 911 in case of emergency)• Reform Police Department (205) 367-9804 For Fire Calls Only Fire (205) 367-2000 Pickens County Medical Center (205) 367-8111 Macedonia Ethelsville Volunteer Fire Dept. (205) 658-1191 Aliceville Chamber of Commerce (205) 373-2820 Summerville Volunteer Fire Dept. (205) 373-8192 • LODGING • Turtle Creek 202 Ball St, Reform, AL (205) 375-2618 Economy Inn 214 1st Ave. W, Reform, AL (205) 375-6373 Gordo Motel 25682 Hwy 82, Gordo, AL (205) 364-9040 Voyager Inn 150 Mobile Rd. NW, Aliceville, AL (205) 373-6345 Pickensville Campground 61 Camping Rd. Carrollton, AL (205)373-6328 • DINING OPPORTUNITIES • Barrigas Grill Gates Restaurant Boss Hogg Bar B Que Pizza Doctor of Carrollton Phoenix Mart Subway 402 1st Ave E 404 3rd Ave NW 409 1st Ave W 92 Court Sq. 378 2nd St SW 506 1st Ave W Reform, AL 35481 Aliceville, AL 35442 Reform, AL 35481 Carrollton, AL 35447 Gordo, AL 35466 Reform, AL 35481 (205) 375-2434 (205) 373-8100 (205) 375-9550 (205) 367-1285 (205) 364-8283 (205) 375-9100 300 2nd Ave NW Billy’s BBQ Jack’s Cheeky’s Town Square Diner Cattle On A Flame Aliceville, AL 35442 119 5th Ave Se 202 Memorial Pkwy NE 129 Industrial Park St 126 Reform St 922 8th St NW (205) 373-1110 Gordo, AL 35466 Aliceville, AL 35442 Gordo, AL 35466 Carrollton, AL 35447 Gordo, AL 35466 (205) 364-1400 (205) 373-0602 (205) 364-7084 (205) 367-8433 (205) 364-1007 Savory Solutions II Los Dos Amigos Docs Cstore & Grill Legends Café 226 Broad Street NW 105 Broad St NW 24546 Al Highway 14 137 N Main Street Aliceville, AL 35442 Aliceville, AL 35442 Aliceville, AL 35442 Gordo, AL 35466 205-535-9192 (205) 373-3037 (205) 373-0220 205-364-2039 Printed with the assistance of: The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development .