Jasmine Hill Gardens
Jasmine Hill Gardens (20 acres) is a botanical garden located on U. S. Route 231 near Wetumpka, Alabama, north of Montgomery. They are open to the public most days of the week; an admission fee is charged. Jasmine Hill was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on July 21, 1977.[1]
| Jasmine Hill Gardens | |
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 Replica of the Temple of Hera ruins at the Jasmine Hill Gardens. | |
| Location | Wetumpka, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 32.496°N 86.186°W |
| Official name | Jasmine Hill Gardens |
| Designated | July 21, 1977[1] |
  Location of Jasmine Hill Gardens in Alabama | |
The gardens were established in the early 1930s by Benjamin and Mary Fitzpatrick. They now feature a collection of nearly 40 pieces of Greek statuary, both original and copies. The site includes a reproduction of the ruins of the Temple of Hera at Olympia, Greece, and a separate restored temple facade at the museum entrance, as it would have appeared in ancient times. Other attractions include fountains, stairways, and hedges.
References
- "Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage". Alabama Historical Commission. www.preserveala.org. Archived from the original on 4 September 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
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