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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM229S_old-center-church_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Built of massive pine logs in 1875, this church has been an active house of worship, and center of community, civic activities and education for more than a century. Restored on the original site in 1971.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21R5_autherine-lucy-foster_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
First African American to enroll at the University of Alabama following successful litigation under the historic 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling. She began classes on February 3, 1956: however, after three days of tumultuous demonstrations…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR3F_bryce-hospital_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Alabama state hospitals inspired by Dorothea Dix in 1849. Opened 1861. Peter Bryce, J. T. Searcy and W. D. Partlow were the superintendents during the next 87 years.
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This is the oldest of four historic cemeteries located on the campus of Bryce Hospital, Alabama's oldest mental health facility. The first recorded burial dates to 1861. While only a few graves are currently marked, it is estimated that thousands …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR2M_bryce-hospital-cemetery-2_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
One of four historic cemeteries located on the campus of Bryce Hospital, Alabama's oldest mental health facility, this cemetery was established in 1922 and was closed for burials in 1953. It contains approximately 1550 burials mostly marked with s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR2L_first-papermaking-in-alabama_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
Gulf States Paper Corporation (3/4 mile Northeast) began production in April 1929 to introduce the modern pulp and paper industry to Alabama. Based on the state's fast-growing forests, paper became a major Alabama industry. The Tuskaloosa Pape…
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…
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