African Village In America Is Alabama's Weirdest Roadside Attraction

Alabama is home to several types of roadside attractions, many of which are quite strange. One of the state’s strangest roadside attractions is undoubtedly Joe Minter’s “African Village in America.” For information about Joe Minter and his “African Village in America,” take a look below.

Joe Minter is an American sculptor/folk artist that resides in Birmingham, Alabama. His "African Village in America" is one of the state's strangest, yet unique, roadside attractions.

Beginning in the late 1980s, his unique sculpture garden was creatively built over 30 years. It's often referred to as a junkyard. However, anyone who's seen it in person will quickly tell you it's a true work of art.

Part museum and part memorial, there's no other roadside attraction in Alabama quite like Joe Minter's "African Village in America." In fact, it's so unique that people have been known to drive many miles just to see it in person.

Each one of Mr. Minter's sculptures are carefully designed and tell a story.

Many of them are also some of the strangest items you'll ever lay your eyes on. Mr. Minter's creativity is truly outstanding!

The next time you're in the Birmingham area, consider checking out Joe Minter's "African Village in America." You'll never look at scrap metal and junk materials the same way again.

Have you ever experienced Joe Minter’s “African Village in America” up close and in person? If so, what did you think? Was it worth the drive? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments.

For a list of more strange roadside attractions in Alabama, be sure to take a look at the following article: 11 Bizarre Roadside Attractions In Alabama That Will Make You Do A Double Take.

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931 Nassau Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211, USA

Alabama's African Village In America Just Might Be The Strangest Roadside Attraction Yet

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