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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR1U_christ-episcopal-church_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
The second oldest Episcopal Church in Alabama. Construction begun 1829, completed 1830 at cost of $1700. Enlarged and remodeled in 1880 from original Greek Revival design to present Gothic lines. First pews sold to highest bidder; made free in 184…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR1P_st-john-the-baptist-catholic-church_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
The first meeting of Catholics in Tuscaloosa was held in 1819. The first parochial school was opened in 1863. St. Paul's Church, Birmingham, dedicated 1872, and churches in Selma, Blocton and Reform began as missions of this church; also originati…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR1K_first-african-baptist-church_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Organized November 1866, with 144 members. The Rev. Prince Murrell, first pastor, served until 1885. A church building located at corner of 4th Street and 24th Avenue was purchased and became place of worship during pastorate of the Rev. James Mas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR16_greenwood-cemetery_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Laid out in the original city plan, Greenwood is Tuscaloosa' oldest surviving cemetery. It has been in continuous use since prior to 1820. The earliest marked grave is dated 1821.
Some of the ornate marble markers located in Greenwood were carv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR14_brown-memorial-presbyterian-church_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Oldest existing Black Presbyterian Church in Alabama. Organized by Dr. Charles A. Stillman as Salem Church in December, 1880. First church building erected 9th Street and 30th Avenue in 1882. First pastors were Reverend B. M. Wilkinson (1889-90) a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR13_university-of-alabamas-slavery-apology_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Buried near this plaque are Jack Rudolph and William "Boysey" Brown, two slaves owned by University of Alabama faculty, and William J. Crawford, a University student who died in 1844.
Rudolph was born in Africa about 1791 and died May 5, 1846, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR12_marrs-spring_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Part of Marr's Field, on farmland owned by William Marr, this spring was a major factor in the selection of this site for the University of Alabama campus in 1827. From its opening in 1831 well into the 20th century, the institution relied upon Ma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPDC_malone-hood-plaza_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
The Autherine Lucy Clock Tower is dedicated to the sacrifice and commitment of a courageous individual who took a stand for change at a crucial time in the history of The University of Alabama. The open arches, which mirror the architecture of For…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPDB_site-of-the-stand-in-the-schoolhouse-door-foster-auditorium-1939_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Foster Auditorium is the site of the June 11, 1963, "stand in the schoolhouse door" by Governor George C. Wallace in defiance of a court order requiring The University of Alabama to admit African-American students Vivian Malone and James Hood. Pre…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOOM_tannehill-furnace-and-foundry_McCalla-AL.html
2 ½ miles East - the beginning of Steel Industry in this area. Iron Ore, reduced by charcoal, hauled by oxcart, was made into plows, pots, cannon and munitions.
State Park- Camping, Nature Trails, Swimming and Fishing Early American Restor…