Clarke County Historical Museum - Grove Hill, Alabama
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BruceS
N 31° 42.603 W 087° 46.618
16R E 426380 N 3508560
History museum located in historic house in Grove Hill, Alabama.
Waymark Code: WM7HJE
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 10/27/2009
Views: 3
The Clarke County Historical Museum is located in the 1854 Greek Revival styled Alston-Cobb House. The museum has a variety of displays. From their website:
"One of the most popular exhibits is the fossils of the Zeuglodon, a prehistoric whale than swam in the ocean that covered Clarke County some 50 million years ago. The museum also features exhibits about Native Americans, the Civil War and World Wars, the county’s rural life, and an antebellum kitchen. Traveling exhibits are also featured. Visitors may also tour the other historic buildings on the museum grounds."
Theme:
Mostly local cultural history
Street Address:
116 W. Cobb Street
Grove Hill, Alabama
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Food Court: Not Listed
Cost: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
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