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Anniston, Alabama
The monument preserves the former Greyhound depot and the site of the 1961 bus burning.
NPS reports limited facilities at the depot and none at the bus-burning site. Plan with the current park guidance.
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Interracial groups rode buses through the South to challenge segregation in interstate travel. Riders endured mob attacks, arrests and imprisonment while demanding enforcement of existing court rulings. The campaign helped force federal action against segregated interstate bus facilities.
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Location source review: 2026-09-15. Check the venue for current opening hours and restrictions.
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