Donovan Inn & Lakes

Stay Awhile // Historic Stay // Outdoor Adventures

Perry CountySouthwest Alabama

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Overnight accommodation- Historic Venue

The old farm house (Inn) was built in 1890 and is positioned on the Black Belt Prairie.

Donavan Inn is part of the Donavan Lakes Fishing Club. According to the Donovan Inn website: Guests at Donavan Inn have exclusive use of the Inn and full fishing privileges of the Donavan Lakes Fishing Club. The Club has seven lakes with structure, 17 fishing piers with two fish feeders, 1,000 acreas of prairie, swamp, hardwoods, and wetlands that offer outstanding birding and trips into the wilds of nature.

Location:

County Road 38
Marion, AL 36756

(205) 288-6027

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