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Historical Attractions  Fort Tyler and the Confederate Cemetery Located partially in Lanett, Fort Tyler is a famous battlefield of the Civil War. During the last stages of the War Between the States, and earthen fort was constructed on top of the highest hill over-looking West Point, to protect the railroad bridge, wagon bridge, and Confederate supplies in the city. Federal forces led by General J.H. Wilson swept eastward throughout Selma and Montgomery, AL and reached West Point on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1865. A nine-hour battle ensued, in which 18 of the more than 200 Confederates present were killed, including the two officers in charge, General Robert Tyler and Captain Celestino Gonzalez. The remainder were taken prisoner but released within a week, when news of the war's end officially reached all points. Visit www.forttyler.com for more information on the Battle of West Point.  Little Nadine's Dollhouse Little Nadine's Dollhouse is a brick doll house located in the Oakwood Cemetery in Lanett. The dollhouse was built over the grave of 4-year old Nadine Earle who died one week before Christmas in 1935 with the unfulfilled wish of having a playhouse in her backyard. She was fondly remembered as saying, "Me want it now" (which is displayed on the marker).  The LaFayette Laneir Monument The LaFayette Lanier Monument is a 12-foot-high shaft of pink marlbe erected in 1925. It honors the memory of LaFayette Lanier, founder of the West Point Manufacturing Company and Lanett Cotton Mills, Inc.. The inscription reads, "Erected by the citizens of Riverview, Fairfax, Langdale, Shawmut, Lanett, and West Point to the memory of LaFayette Lanier, born June 21, 1845, died June 17, 1910, whose genius and vision were largely responsible for the industrial and civic development of the Chattahoochee Valley."  Athletic Hall Constructed in Lanett in 1928, the Athletic Hall operates a historic gymnasium and houses an athletic hall of fame honoring Lanett athletes, three of whom have played in Super Bowls. Lanett's rich athletic history can be seen from the 40's to the present by viewing the archived memorabilia .  The Griggs House Built in Lanett in 1858, this house was later occupied by Dr. Asa W. Griggs, a Confederate surgeon, who attended wounded from both sides during the Battle of Fort Tyler. Hit many times by Confederate and Union cannon fire, the 12 inch walls remained intact. Actual holes from cannon and gun fire are still present in one area of the home. One of only three homes in the area left from the Civil War era, the home is now a private residence. |
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