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Antebellum Trail

The Columns and Culture: Limestone County Antebellum Trail is a driving/walking trail that winds through Athens, Belle Mina and Mooresville highlighting select homes and structures of the post-Civil War period.  

​Visitors are welcome to step inside the Mooresville Post Office, George S Houston Memorial Library and Museum, Athens State University, and the community churches during hours of operation.   All other properties are privately held and respectfully request visitors stay to sidewalks and streets and refrain from entering.

Brochures can be found at the Athens-Limestone Visitors Center 100 North Beaty Street in Athens.


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The Antebellum Trail features directional markers along the route.  The brown background signs features a historic structure at bottom with an indication arrow to help visitors along the way.
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​A companion audio CD detailing the history and tales of the featured structures is available for $5.00 plus tax (cash or check) at the Athens-Limestone Visitors Center (100 North Beaty Street Athens, AL) Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-5:00PM.

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