Nostalgic Florala

Tens of thousands of people passed through nostalgic Florala every year on their way to the Florida beaches. As they pass through, they constantly say they want to stop and see this uniquely antique town. Why…

  • The town has managed to blend its "old world" charm with homes ranging in age from the mid-1800s through modern times.

  • Pecan and oak trees, over one hundred years old, shade the wide streets.

  • Area businesses strive to maintain the antiquity of the era with ten antique stores.

  • Families and individuals own their own business with no malls or traffic jams with which to contend.

  • Romantic Spanish moss grows in abundance.

  • Florala is home to beautiful Lake Jackson, home of Florala State Park.

Take the Tour of These Homes
Come inside one of Florala's oldest remaining homes. Built in the late 1800s, this home was remodeled in 1991 by John and Kathi Henderson as Florala's first bed and breakfast.
Built in 1905, the McDaniels' graces ten city blocks. With additional rooms added to the home in 1936. The original mortgage was $11.26 per month.
An architectural delight! Built in 1911 by James Hughes, one of the founding fathers of Florala, Tommy Harper, Mr. Hughes' grandson still occupies this splendid home.
This 1925 home has maintained the original oak floors gracing this treasure.
Originally built in 1927 with 13 rooms, this home was remodeled in 1987 to nine rooms.
M.A.George built this heavenly home in 1902. This home features décor from the Victorian era with furnishing from Europe and China. The extra wide staircase is a must see.
Overlooking beautiful Lake Jackson, this modern home was built by the Evans family.

How to find us….

Florala, Alabama is located approximately:

  • 100 miles south of Montgomery on Hwy 331.
  • 60 miles southwest of Dothan.
  • 25 miles north of Defuniak on Hwy 331.
  • 25 miles north of Crestview on Hwy. 85.
  • 20 miles south of Andalusia on Hwy 55.
  • 20 miles south of Opp on Hwy 331.

Tickets are $25 per person. Advance purchase is recommended but not required. Tickets include historical tour of seven homes at 9:00 a.m., luncheon by the Florala Historical Society at 12:30 p.m. and a fashion show hosted by Rickie and James Bovay at 1:15 p.m.

For tickets call (334) 858-6252

e-mail tricity@gtcom.net

Or meet at Tyner Station at 9:00 a.m.

Sponsored by the

(Lockhart & Florala, AL & Paxton, FL)