Ivy Green

Ivy Green

Ivy Green is the name for the childhood home of Helen Keller. The house was built in 1820 and is a simple white clapboard house. The actual well pump where Helen Keller first communicated with Anne Sullivan is located at Ivy Green.

Location

300 West North Commons
Tuscumbia, Colbert County
Alabama, USA

Getting There

Ivy Green is the birthplace of Helen Keller and is located in Tuscumbia, Alabama. If you are in the city center of Tuscumbia, you can reach Ivy Green by following these directions:

By Foot: Ivy Green is located about 1.5 miles from the center of Tuscumbia. While it is possible to walk to Ivy Green, it is a bit of a distance, so it may be more practical to take a car or bike.

By Car: You can drive to Ivy Green by taking US-72 west from Tuscumbia. Turn left onto North Commons Street, then right onto West 6th Street. Ivy Green will be on your left at 300 West 6th Street.

By Bike: If you have a bike, you can cycle to Ivy Green from Tuscumbia by following the same route as if you were driving.

The nearest airport to Ivy Green is Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL), which is located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, about 7 miles away.

Once you arrive at Ivy Green, you can park your car or bike and take a tour of the historic home to learn about the life of Helen Keller and her family.

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