Home of Major John Brahan, veteran of War of 1812, Major General, Alabama Militia, who owned 4,000 acres here. Built of bricks made on the place, marble mantels imported from Italy, boxwood hedge from London. Named for spring nearby.
Federals and Confederates quartered here at various times during the Civil War. Home of Brahan's son-in-law, Robert M. Patton, Governor of Alabama, 1865-1868.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
October 23rd - Gone With The Wind Night
Gone With The Wind Night at Sweetwater Mansion
Come dressed as your favorite character.
Tours: 3:00 pm to 12:00
Gone With The Wind Night at Sweetwater Mansion 
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