On Scenic Highway 98 (Alternate U.S. 98) near Zundel Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Baldwin County Historic Development Commission was petitioned on October 15, 2012, for Historic Site Designation, pursuant to the authority conveyed by the Act No. 80-497, as amended by Act No. 89-960, and during their October 21, 2012 meeting, . . . — — Map (db m154449) HM
On North Section Street north of Fairhope Ave, on the right when traveling north.
Fairhope began as the dream of a group of individuals who were
seeking their own utopia. The first Single-Tax colonists (so called
because of their belief in the economic theories of Henry George,
who advocated no taxes other than a single land . . . — — Map (db m284081) HM
On Pine Grove Drive near Confederate Rest Road, on the right when traveling west.
The Grand Hotel and the Gunnison House served as a hospital for wounded Confederate soldiers from the Battle of Vicksburg during the Civil War. The Confederate Rest Cemetery commemorates more than 300 Confederate soldiers who died while in the . . . — — Map (db m153433) HM
Master woodcarver, adventurer, writer, World War II Marine Corps veteran, and Fairhope legend are just a brief summary of Craig Turner Sheldon's life and contributions. He settled here in 1946 with his Wife Annie Lowrie to raise their growing family . . . — — Map (db m128894)
On Eastern Shore Trail south of Taylor Street, on the left when traveling north.
Near here at junction of Rock Creek and Mobile Bay lies Ecor Rouge, highest coastline point between Maine and Mexico. Aboriginal Indians held powwows and made pottery here. The red cliff, a mariners' landmark on Spanish maps of 1500's, called Ecor . . . — — Map (db m257464) HM
On Oak Avenue at N Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Oak Avenue.
The founding fathers of the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation recognized a need and established the Fairhope Colony Cemetery circa 1895. A beautiful site, situated on the corner of Oak Avenue and Section Street in the City of Fairhope, was selected . . . — — Map (db m291860) HM
On 24 N Section Street at Fairhope Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 24 N Section Street.
Dedicated 2008
A gift to the people of Fairhope from
The Fairhope Single Tax Corporation
& the City of Fairhope
Dedicated April 5, 2008
The Front Section of this structure was carefully restored to reflect its original
use as Fairhope's . . . — — Map (db m128887) HM
Land
“The Source of all wealth”
Henry George 1839-1897
Taxes applied to the source are an inducement to use the land wisely
These parks donated by
Fairhope Single Tax Corporation September 29, 1931
Capital
“The . . . — — Map (db m128893) HM
Marietta Johnson, world leader of the Progressive Education Movement founded the School of Organic Education in 1907. The school, which demonstrated her philosophy, attracted intellectuals and artists. Her work is a reminder of Fairhope’s . . . — — Map (db m128888) HM
On South Bancroft Street, on the left when traveling south on South Bancroft Street.
At the end of the Civil War, former slaves John
Lewis (1838-1891) and his wife Nancy Lewis (1841-1910)
enjoyed newly found freedom and moved here to
southwest Baldwin County, Alabama.
The Lewis' lived on unused land and had an . . . — — Map (db m285537) HM
Honoring all Veterans and Their Families
Concept Designer:Sissy Birindelli
Sculptor: Stephen Spears
The Fairhope Veterans Memorial Committee
Wishes to thank all our supporters, with special thanks to :
The City of Fairhope
The Single . . . — — Map (db m128892) WM
The first Fairhope pier was built in 1895. In the early years, the wooden pier served as a commercial dock for the bay boats. The first concrete pier was built in 1968 and remained in use until being severely damaged by Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and . . . — — Map (db m128891) HM
