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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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR2N_old-bryce-cemetery_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
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/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…
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