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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMFJ_shocklys-escort-company-of-cavalry_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
In Memoriam PerpetuamCaptain Bascom T. Shockly's Escort Company Of Cavalry
In the hour of their country's peril. Unmindful of self and fired only by patriotic devotionBascom T. Shockly and nineteen students of theUniversity of AlabamaJoined the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKI1_rotunda-plaza_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
The Rotunda Plaza is dedicated toJohn H. and Carolyn Cobb Josey(Classes of 1950 and 1951, respectively)
In recognition of the establishment in 1992 of the John H. and Carolyn Cobb Josey Library Endowment Fund,ensuring continued excellence of li…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKI0_site-of-franklin-hall_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Franklin Hall, and early University dormitory designed by Capt. William Nichols, was erected on this site in 1835. Was one of the buildings destroyed by the Union raid on April 4, 1865. After Civil War the remains of structure were shaped into pre…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKHZ_delta-kappa-epsilon_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
marker Front:Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity first Greek letter fraternity at The University of Alabama. Organized by Louis J. DuPre, chapter installed June 20, 1847. First members initiated at Indian Queen Hotel by Charles Foote of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJQP_university-of-alabama_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Endowed by Congress 1819Ordained by State constitution 1819And established byGeneral Assembly 1820Instruction Begun 1831Unofficial Training SchoolConfederate Officers 1861-65Destroyed by Federal ArmyApril 4, 1865, Rebuilding Begun 1867and Reopened…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJQN_denny-chimes_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Marker Front:This bell tower, and enduring symbol of Alabama's first university, was erected in honor of President George H. Denny, under whose leadership (1911 to 1936) The University of Alabama gained national prominence. Conceived by Jerome M B…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJQL_druid-city-hospital-school-of-nursing_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Constructed in 1923 through gift of J. T. Horne, this building occupied by Druid City Hospital School of Nursing from 1923 to 1947. Used by University of Alabama from 1951 to 1954 to first state supported collegiate school of nursing in Alabama.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJQK_sigma-alpha-epsilon_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Founded in Tuscaloosa on the campus of the University of Alabama on March 9, 1856. Its chapter designation, Alabama Mu, identifies it as the mother chapter of the national collegiate fraternity.Founding Members:Noble Leslie DeVotie · Nathan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJLJ_smith-hall-1908_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Named for Eugene Allen Smith (1841-1927), University Professor and State Geologist, who served the State in this dual capacity for fifty-four years.
Smith rebuilt the collections of the Alabama Museum of Natural History, which had been destroye…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJLI_oliver-barnard-hall_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Erected: 1889Reconstructed: 2000Named for professor, scientist, and photographer F.A.P. Barnard who pioneered the study of astronomy at The University of Alabama and established its chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in 1851.On August 26, 2000, rededicated…