Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Masons Marks
Over a dozen different masons marks and directional signs appear throughout the ruins. Such identifying marks had been used by stone masons since the European Middle Ages.
Erected 1992 by City of Tuscaloosa.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources.
Location. 33° 12.474′ N, 87° 34.476′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of 6th Street and 28th Avenue. Marker is located in Capitol Park on the west side of the Capitol Ruins. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tuscaloosa AL 35401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alabama Central Female College (within shouting distance of this marker); Honor Roll of Soldiers and Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker); The Architect (within shouting distance of this marker); John Murphy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gabriel Moore (about 300 feet away); Samuel B. Moore (about 300 feet away); John Gayle (about 300 feet away); Old Tavern (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,665 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 25, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.