Mooresville in Limestone County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Historic Mooresville
Preservation and Restoration
The residents of Mooresville value the town's past and are committed to historic preservation by working to raise funds to protect its public historic buildings. Some buildings have been lost or changed purpose as progress prevails; however, as the town has loved through the years, Mooresville residents have been thoughtful stewards maintaining one of Alabama's most important intact villages.
A scheduled U.S. Bicentennial street Fair prompted the first Brick Church restoration project in 1975. This was Mooresville's first "Walking Tour" and fundraiser, although it was planned by the Huntsville Museum of Art.
The Walking tour was revived by the Town in 1989 and provided funds for the restoration and maintenance of the town's historic public buildings until 2013. The largest Walking tour may have been in 1995 with the hype of the movie, Tome and Huck, which was being filmed here.
With a limited operating budget, the Town Council is continually exploring opportunities to increase preservation funding through grants to events such as home and garden tours, holiday events, guided walking tours, and building rentals.
"For Mooresville is not a very large community, but certainly it is a patriotic one. Mooresville has punched above her weight in service to our nation."
Colonel Kelsey A. Smith /USA, Garrison Commander, Redstone Arsenal From remarks delivered at the Bicentennial Veterans' Ceremony in the Brick Church on September 29, 2018
Mooresville Bicentennial Garden
This Bicentennial Garden is the commemorative project in a "larger celebration that spanned over a year and a half, garnered several states and regional tourism rewards, and gained the longest. "The Power of 50" by the Alabama Bicentennial Convention. Mooresville Bicentennial event series "Behind the Picket Fence... History Lives"- unveiled five unique and educational that highlighted a specific time period and celebrated Mooresville's rich heritage, history, and the times of those who shaped the Town. The celebration researched over 2,300 students across K-12 schools systems and included collaboration with five universities.
The Bicentennial Garden - project that serves this history was created in keeping with historic landscapes. The restored picket from The Brick Church is over 100 years old The garden's brick landscape is designed to match the footprint of the Brick Church. The bronze map at the entrance to the garden depicts the Town as it stood in 2018.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1975.
Location. 34° 37.591′ N, 86° 52.792′ W. Marker is in Mooresville, Alabama, in Limestone County. Marker can be reached from Lauderdale Street west of East Street (County Road 71), on the right when traveling west. Located in the garden next to the Brick Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mooresville AL 35649, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Historic Buildings in Mooresville (here, next to this marker); Mooresville Alabama (here, next to this marker); Historic Homes of Mooresville (within shouting distance of this marker); Mooresville Brick Church/The Cumberland Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Mooresville, Alabama / Mooresville Stagecoach Inn and Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Cottonport / Mooresville (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Mooresville (about 400 feet away); Belle Mina / Woodside (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mooresville.
Also see . . .
1. Bicentennial Garden. The commemoration project of Historic Mooresville’s Bicentennial, this Garden ensures the Town’s mission – History Lives - combining the best of small town community life for our residents with exemplary historical preservation and education for our visitors. (Submitted on January 5, 2022, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
2. City of Mooresville website about the Brick Church. (Submitted on January 6, 2022.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2022, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2022, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
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