Gaineswood

Gaineswood

Gaineswood is one of the most significant remaining examples of Greek Revival architecture in Alabama. The house and grounds are currently operated by the Alabama Historical Commission as a historic house museum.

Location

805 South Cedar Avenue
Demopolis, Marengo County
Alabama, USA

Getting There

Gaineswood is a historic antebellum mansion located in Demopolis, Alabama. The nearest airport to Gaineswood is the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), which is located approximately 95 miles northeast of Demopolis. Here are some ways to get to Gaineswood:

By Car: You can drive to Gaineswood by taking I-20 West from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa, and then taking US-80 West to Demopolis. From there, you can follow the signs to Gaineswood, which is located on the west side of town.

By Public Transportation: There is no public transportation available directly to Gaineswood. You may be able to take a bus or train to Demopolis and then take a taxi or rideshare service to the mansion.

By Taxi or Rideshare: You can take a taxi or rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft to Gaineswood. There are several taxi companies in Demopolis and the surrounding area that you can call or hail from the street.

Once you arrive in Demopolis, Gaineswood is located on the west side of town at 805 South Cedar Avenue. It is open for tours on select days and hours, so it is recommended that you check their website or call ahead to confirm their hours of operation.

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