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

Rodeway Inn

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Hampton Inn Attalla I-59

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Super 8 Motel

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Econo Lodge Gadsden - Attalla

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Hampton Inn Gadsden

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Budget Inn

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Best Western Plus Gadsden Hotel & Suites

Your Best Western Plus Gadsden Hotel & Suites has everything you need for a great getaway, including a superior location I-59 Exit 181, service and quality.

Fairfield Inn & Suites

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Upcoming Events

10th Annual Habitat for Humanity Dragon Boat Festival

Free admission! All proceeds benefit the Gadsden-Etowah Habitat for Humanity!

Art on the Rocks--September 2023

Art on the Rocks is an art show - held at the beautiful Noccalula Falls - displaying a wide variety of hand-made art including, glass work, metal work, wood work, pottery, jewelry, homemade soaps, paintings and more.
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Where to Eat

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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Kobe Steakhouse

Excellent steakhouse for your dining pleasure.

Pruett's Bar-B-Q

Barbecue pork, beef, chicken and more.

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.

Pig-N-Out BBQ

Barbecue pork, ribs, chicken and more.

Courtyard Cafe

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Rib House

Barbecue pork, ribs, chicken and more.
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