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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.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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



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

The Mentone Springs Hotel

The Mentone Springs Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historical Places and is the oldest hotel in the state of Alabama. The Hotel was built in 1884

Mentone, AL Historic Hotels

Things to do near Mentone, AL

Tennessee River Adventures, Inc.

Chartered lake cruises for small groups (limit: 25) along the spectacular natural shoreline of Joe Wheeler State Park and the...