Gainesville Park and Bandstand
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Monument detailing the parole of Nathan Bedford Forrest and his Confederate forces at the site on May 15, 1865. | |
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| Location | State and McKee Sts., Gainesville, Alabama |
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| 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 |
| 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 2 Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Park and Bandstand" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved April 12, 2013. See also: "Accompanying photos" (PDF).
- ↑ "Gainesville Multiple Resource Area" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved April 12, 2013.
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