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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNQL_french-75-millimeter-feldhase_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
This 1916 gun was used by the American Expeditionary Forces in World War 1 as part of a horse drawn caisson. During the war, American forces were loaned guns, planes, and other equipment from the French arsenal. This gun was moved to Veterans M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNPW_bell-uh-1-iroquois-huey_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Manufacturer: Bell Aircraft Engine: Lycoming T-53-L13 single turbineType: UtilityLength: 41' - 10.5'Gross weight: 9,500 lbsCruise speed: 127 mphRange: 318 milesCrew: 3Armament: two M-60D 7.62 mm door mounted machine guns The UH-1, or Huey, i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNPR_tuscaloosa-county-veterans-memorial_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Provided by local veterans and other dedicated citizens, this memorial pays tribute to all veterans of Tuscaloosa County who were engaged in the nine major American wars, 1776-1976. Rising centrally is the mainmast of World War II heavy cruiser US…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNPN_the-university-of-alabama-school-of-law_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Founded in 1872 as the first law school in Alabama. Henderson M. Somerville was the first professor and later an Alabama Supreme Court Justice. The first dean was William L. Thorington (1897-1908). The school occupied, in turn, parts of Woods, Man…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNPJ_castle-hill-daly-bottom-community_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
In 1883 the Castle Hill Real Estate and Manufacturing Company began the first eastern expansion of the original 1821 Tuscaloosa city limits. Hoping to stimulate development in the area, the company created a popular amusement park centered around …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNPD_northport-first-united-methodist-church_Northport-AL.html
Organized 1837, moved to present location, 1849, where churches have been rebuilt in 1855 and 1913. The bell of this church sounded the tocsin at the approach of Gen. John T. Croxton's Union troops in the their raid on Tuscaloosa, April 3, 1865.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNNG_shirley-place_Northport-AL.html
James Shirley built this raised cottage in 1838, using Federal and Greek Revival detailing. Constructed of local handmade brick, it was home for him, his wife, Mary Ann Christian Shirley, and his mother, Elizabeth Shirley. James was town surveyor …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNNF_margaret-m-dupont_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Margaret McLeod DuPont was born and raised in Tuscaloosa and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Home Economics Education. She worked as a secretary for the Vice President of Reichhold Chemical and as a Stenographer for Mayor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNNC_tuscaloosa-city-hall_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Constructed in 1909 as US Post Office. First occupied April 1910, with Mrs. Maggie Miller as Postmistress. Federal courtroom, now City Council Chamber, with magnificent design and detail, on second floor, 1910-1968 Thomas A. Jones first Federal pr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNNB_historic-site_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Tuscaloosa's oldest house, The McGuire-Strickland, was built on this site ca. 1820; first occupant, Moses McGuire, Tuscaloosa County's first Probate Judge, State Representative 1845; sold to Dr. Rueben Searcy 1849; to the Presbyterian Church 1851 …
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