Danville, Alabama: Jesse Owens Park and Museum
African American star athlete and Olympics vanquisher of the Nazis is remembered with a park that includes a small museum, birth home replica, 1936 torch replica, long jump pit, and a 14-ft tall bronze statue of Jesse Owens dashing into the Olympic rings.
Jesse Owens Memorial Park
- Address:
- 7019 County Rd 203, Danville, AL
- Directions:
- Intersection of county road 203 and 187 at Oakville - Danville.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 10-4, Su 1-4 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 256-974-3636
- Admission:
- $5/person
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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This park and museum is located near the birthplace of the black Olympic hero who defeated Hitler's athletes and won several gold medals. It is located near a Cherokee Indian Mound and park. Several of Jesse Owens relatives live near the park at the present time.
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