Gainesville Park and Bandstand

Park and Bandstand
Monument detailing the parole of Nathan Bedford Forrest and his Confederate forces at the site on May 15, 1865.
Location State and McKee Sts., Gainesville, Alabama
Coordinates 32°49′21″N 88°9′29″W / 32.82250°N 88.15806°WCoordinates: 32°49′21″N 88°9′29″W / 32.82250°N 88.15806°W
Area less than one acre
Governing body Local
MPS Gainesville MRA
NRHP Reference # 85002929[1]
Added to NRHP October 29, 1985

The Gainesville Park and Bandstand is a historic park and bandstand in Gainesville, Sumter County, Alabama. The bandstand is a Greek Revival-style pavilion, built circa 1850. It is a rare Alabama example of an enduring mid-19th century park structure. The entire park is surrounded by 19th century wrought iron fence.[2][3] The park and bandstand were listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 29, 1985.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2010-07-09.
  2. "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Park and Bandstand". National Park Service. Retrieved April 12, 2013. See also: "Accompanying photos".
  3. "Gainesville Multiple Resource Area". National Park Service. Retrieved April 12, 2013.