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Mentone, Alabama

This quaint, one-room country chapel often referred to as The Church Built Around A Rock, is constructed around a granite boulder. This boulder forms a backdrop to the altar of the church. Ashes which are interred inside the boulder are those of Col. Milford Howard, who built the chapel dedicated in 1937, in memory of his wife, Sallie. Most of the materials used in constructing the chapel are local..the huge wooden beams, the stone walls and, of course, the huge granite boulder that makes up the front of the chapel.

The Chapel is a quiet, inspirational place...but also a working church, with services held every Sunday, and it is also a popular place for weddings.

Take Hwy 89/DeSoto Pkwy northeast of Fort Payne until you've driven through DeSoto State Park, then turn right at the foot of the hill. The chapel is no more than 100 ft on the right side of the road.

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Old Union Crossing Covered Bridge

The Old Union Crossing Covered Bridge is a privately owned wood & metal combination style covered bridge that spans the West Fork of the Little River in DeKalb County, Alabama. Originally built circa 1863, the 90-foot (27 m)

Mentone, AL Historic Bridges

Saddle Rock Golf Course

Saddle Rock Golf Course is a part of the one thousand-acre Cloudmont Resort complex. The course is open seven days a week, year around. Play is on nine holes from 18 tees and the first tee is uniquely lofted above a fairway on a 30-foot rock. Our par 63

Mentone, AL Golf Courses


Shady Grove Dude Ranch/Cloudmont Ski & Golf Resort

Alabama's only dude ranch and Cloudmont's 200-acre ski and golf resort offers hiking trails, round-up lodge, farmhouse, horseback and wagon rides, square dancing, skiing and more. Call for reservations. Take to the trails on horseback at Shady Grove Dude Ranch. Guided (hourly)

Mentone, AL Ranches

Things to do near Mentone, AL

Old MacDonald's Petting Zoo

Hands-on petting and feeding of domestic, exotic and unusual animals and birds. 6.5 wooded acres. Picnic tables, snack bar, p...

Hampton Cove-Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail

Highlands Course: panoramic mountain backdrop, traditional Scottish-style layout. River Course: runs along Flint River, featu...

Huntsville Botanical Garden

Gift shop, tea room, picnic areas and pavilion. Seasonal Butterfly House, Spring Festival of Flowers, Scarecrow Trail and Gal...

Sportsman Lake Park

Beautiful county-operated park featuring fishing, Putt-Putt(R) golf, playground, hiking trail, picnic area, pavilions, carous...

Southern Gales Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 5 days...