Emma Sansom Monument
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Emma Sansom Monument

Under gunfire, teenage heroine Emma Sansom guided Gen. Forrest's troops across Black Creek near Gadsden on May 2, 1863. The following day, Confederate Forces captured Union Col. Streight and his entire command of 1,466 men near Cedar Bluff.

1st St. S & Broad St. intersection Gadsden, AL 35901
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(256) 549-0351
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Getting There

North Alabama »
  • 1st St. S & Broad St. intersection
  • Gadsden, AL 35901
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Where to Stay

Red Roof Inn Gadsden

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The Cove Lakeside RV Resort and Campground

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Comfort Suites

Book a room at the Comfort Suites hotel in Gadsden, AL

Noccalula Falls Park & Campground

The campground is open year-round and has 126 campsites and recreational activities.

Redwood Inn

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Hampton Inn Gadsden

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Budget Inn

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Gadsden Inn and Suites

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River Rocks Landing Resort

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Where to Eat

Courtyard Cafe

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Lil Pruett's

Barbecue and more. Drive-through only.

Pig-N-Out BBQ

Barbecue pork, ribs, chicken and more.

Back Forty - Gadsden

Back Forty Beer Company’s name is inspired by an old agricultural term referring to the 40 acres of land situated furthest from the barn.

Blackstone Pub & Eatery

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Top O' The River

Top O' the River is a family-owned restaurant operating in Gadsden for 30 years, with two additional locations in Anniston and Guntersville.

Pruett's Bar-B-Q

Barbecue pork, beef, chicken and more.

Lizzie's BBQ

Barbecue pork, beef, ribs and more

Merril's BBQ

Serving barbecue in Gadsden, Alabama.
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