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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 ...
The house is part of the Main–Yankee Street Historic District. Gainesville has 67 historic sites that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places , with many that predate the American Civil War . [ 7 ]
21 paź 2024 · The historic bandstand and park stand are located in the historic town center, which is notable for being a triangle rather than a square. An obelisk marks the spot where Confederate general Nathan Bedford Forrest surrendered to U.S. Army general Edward S. Canby.
7 kwi 2018 · The Gainesville band Sister Hazel formed in 1993 and in less than five years scaled the top of the rock-pop mountain when its infectious single "All For You" climbed to No. 1 and No. 11 ...
13 lip 2021 · Around 30 years later, on April 6, 1936, the fifth deadliest tornado in United States history hit the city of Gainesville, killing 203 people and injuring 1,600. The two main funnel clouds came together near downtown and then spawned a third tornado near Brenau.
11 gru 2023 · Gainesville's Karen Peck and New River have been captivating listeners with their heartfelt Southern gospel music since 1991. Fronted by the powerful voice of Karen Peck Gooch, the group has garnered numerous accolades, including several Dove Awards and Grammy nominations.
In 1855, the town suffered a devastating fire that claimed more than thirty buildings. But on the eve of the Civil War, Gainesville flourished as one of the three main shipping points (along with Columbus, Mississippi, to the north and Demopolis to the south) on the Tombigbee.
