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1st AME church in state (1866). Headquarters for Blacks during Voting Rights movement. Starting point for Selma-to-Montgomery marchers; Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail/All-American Road begins here.

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Old Live Oak Cemetery

Graves of Confederate soldiers and prominent Selma residents. Includes statue of Elodie B. Todd, half-sister of Mary Todd Lincoln; mausoleum of Vice President William Rufus King; and Benjamin Sterling Turner, Alabama'

Selma, AL Cemeteries

Old Town Historic District

Largest historic district in state includes beautiful antebellum Sturdivant Hall. More than 1250 buildings dating from 1820s. Windshield tour (brochures available from Chamber) contains 116

Selma, AL Historic Districts

Historic Water Avenue

Restored 19th-century commercial district. Brick streets, antique stores, fountains, restored bridge-tender's house. 3 parks, antebellum St. James Hotel (riverfront)

Selma, AL Historic Districts

Things to do near Selma, AL

Boll Weevil Soap Company

Located in 3 rooms of 65-year-old house. Peanut, high cotton and cotton blossom soaps and lotions, skin care products....

The Ravine Golf Course

Public welcome. Rental carts, clubs. Snack bar, beverages. PGA pro....

Chickasaw State Park

Ideal family reunion area. Large picnic pavilions, barbecue pits, campground, hiking trails, play areas and wading pool....