Gainesville Park and Bandstand

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Park and Bandstand
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LocationState and McKee Sts., Gainesville, Alabama
Coordinates 32°49′22″N88°9′30″W / 32.82278°N 88.15833°W / 32.82278; -88.15833
Arealess than one acre
MPS Gainesville MRA
NRHP reference No. 85002929 [1]
Added to NRHPOctober 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]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  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.