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Greensboro, AL
334-218-6025
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  • A charming brick house with a front porch and landscaped yard.

Welcome to Evelyn Bed & Breakfast

Where History Meets Hospitality in Alabama's Black Belt

Southern hospitality shines in Evelyn Bed and Breakfast, a lovingly restored 1937 home in Greensboro offering guests a rare combination of comfort, heritage, and architectural charm in the heart of Alabama's Black Belt region

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History of Evelyn

Let Evelyn's story become part of yours.

Built by Dr. Thomas Anderson to accommodate his daughter Evelyn - who overcame a severe spinal injury to become a celebrated educator and advocate - this home now welcomes travelers to Alabama. Evelyn's inspiring legacy endures in the inclusive spirit of the space, which features wide hallways, high ceilings, and a guest room with a zero-threshold shower and full wheelchair accessibility.

A cozy room featuring a grand piano, two armchairs, a bookshelf, and large windows overlooking greenery.

Relax and Unwind

Each of the five guest rooms includes a private bath, carefully curated furnishings, and thoughtful details that reflect the grace of the home's original owner. Common areas include a peaceful screened porch, cozy living room with books and music, and a sunny dining room.

A cozy living room featuring a fireplace, plush seating, and decorative artwork.
A bright sunroom with large windows, indoor plants, and comfortable seating.
A view down a hallway with a patterned rug, framed art, and a small wooden cabinet at the end.

About the
Black Belt

Guests come from all over to Greensboro, in Alabama’s Black Belt. This 23-county region in central Alabama is known for its rich, dark soil and significant African American history, which gave the area its name. 

Today, the region draws visitors to important cultural and civil rights landmarks.

  • The national champion football teams at the University of Alabama.
  • The safe house where Dr. Martin Luther King hid from the Ku Klux Klan two weeks before his assassination in Memphis.
  • Artists seeking the famous Quilts of Gee’s Bend.
  • The Black Warrior and Cahaba Rivers for fishing, bird watching and canoeing.
  • Prime hunting for quail and deer in rare long leaf pine forests.
  • The Rural Studio, Auburn University’s landmark program for architects creating high-quality buildings inspired by equity.
  • Project Horseshoe Farm which gives medical students a gap year of real-life experience.
    A group of participants stands in a grassy area, photographing birds with cameras and binoculars while surrounded by trees.

    Enjoy the Nature of the Black Belt

    Alabama Eco-tourism

    Evelyn Bed and Breakfast is ideally located for exploring west Alabama's rich culture and landscapes. Just a short drive from Tuscaloosa and the University of Alabama, Auburn's Rural Studio, the ancient mounds at Moundville, and renowned civil rights landmarks make greensboro a perfect site for touring. Outdoor lovers can enjoy the nearby Black Warrior River and surrounding hunting and fishing.

    A group of people stands in a forest, observing the surroundings.
    A group of four people walks through a grassy field, each carrying a firearm.
    A man and a woman stand by a river, smiling and pointing at something in the distance.
    A serene river landscape dotted with patches of vegetation and framed by lush greenery.