Powder Magazine
The Powder Magazine is a historic building in Montgomery, Alabama. The gunpowder magazine was built in 1861 west of the city on a bluff overlooking the Alabama River.Photo: Spyder Monkey, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Warehouse
- Description: historic building in Montgomery, Alabama, United States
- Also known as: “Montgomery Powder Magazine”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Wharton-Chappell House and Air University.
Wharton-Chappell House
Office
Photo: Phile013, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Wharton–Chappell House is a historic residence in Montgomery, Alabama. The house was built in 1854 by William G. Wharton, who owned a brick works on an adjacent property. Wharton-Chappell House is situated 1,400 feet south of Powder Magazine.
Air University
College
Air University is a professional military education university system of the United States Air Force. It is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award master's degrees. Air University is situated 1 mile west of Powder Magazine.
Wright Brothers Park
Park
Wright Brothers Park is an urban park in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. The park was renamed from Overlook Park to Wright Brothers Park on July 2, 2013, in dedication to the Wright Brothers. Wright Brothers Park is situated 3,200 feet southeast of Powder Magazine.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Montgomery and Garden District.
Montgomery
Photo: Jsweida, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Montgomery is the capital of Alabama, in the River Heritage region of the state. Montgomery has also been recognized nationally for its downtown revitalization and new urbanism projects.
Garden District
Neighborhood
Photo: Spyder Monkey, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Garden District is a 315-acre historic district in Montgomery, Alabama. Garden District is roughly bounded by Norman Bridge Road, Court Street, Jeff Davis Avenue, and Fairview Avenue. Garden District is situated 2 miles southeast of Powder Magazine.
Cloverdale Historic District
Neighborhood
Photo: Spyder Monkey, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Cloverdale Historic District is a 156-acre historic district in Montgomery, Alabama. It is roughly bounded by Norman Bridge and Cloverdale roads, Fairview and Felder avenues, and Boultier Street. Cloverdale Historic District is situated 2½ miles southeast of Powder Magazine.
Powder Magazine
- Categories: historic building, gunpowder magazine, and building
- Location: Montgomery, Alabama, South, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
32.38151° or 32° 22′ 54″ northLongitude
-86.32795° or 86° 19′ 41″ westOpen location code
864M9MJC+JROpenStreetMap ID
way 1502653860OpenStreetMap feature
building=warehouseWikidata ID
Q124044520
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