Eufaula was named after one of the three Creek tribes that inhabited the are, Lake Eufaula was also greaced with the name. Eufaula is home to numerous historic structures in the Seth Lore-Irwinton Historic District, with many listed on the National Register. The structures include examples of Greek Revival, Italianate and Victorian architecture.
The Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge, north of Eufaula, is a habitat for migratory waterfowl and other birds. Over 280 species have been recorded such as American alligator, bald eagle, and wood stork. Visitors can enjoy the nature trails and observation towers for bird watching and wildlife observation.
Address: Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge, 367 State Highway 165, Eufaula, AL 36027, United States
Phone: 1 (334) 687-4065, Fax: 1 (334) 687-5906
Hours:
Sunrise-Sunset
Tips: The Refuge Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am. - 4:30 pm central time. Best time to view Waterfowl is November through February.
Fendall Hall in Eufaula was completed in 1860 by Edward Young and has been the home for five generations of the Young family. Hand-painted murals, a marble entrance floor and Italian marble fireplaces are highlights of the house. Period furnishings that are original to Fendall Hall are displayed.
Shorter Mansion was built in 1884 by wealthy cotton planter Eli Sims Shorter II. This Neo-Classical Revival home houses the Eufaula Historical Museum with furnished antiques and displays honoring six Alabama governors and Admiral Thomas Moorer, a former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Address: Shorter Mansion, 340 North Eufaula Avenue, Eufaula, AL 36027, United States
Phone: 1 (334) 687-3793, Fax: 1 (334) 687-1836
Hours:
10am-4pm; Closed: Sun
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), American Independance Day (July 4), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Easter - Christian
Tips: On occasion, the Mansion may be closed during regular hours for special events. Please call to ensure the Mansion is available.
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