Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

The Jemison Home

Photographed By American Sign Restoration, September 14, 2015

1. The Jemison Home Marker

This historic marker was restored by American Sign Restoration of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Inscription. Built by Robert Jemison Jr. Completed 1862, the 26 room Italian Villa style mansion is distinguished by its octagonal cupola and delicate carved fretwork. Jemison, a member of Alabama Legislature for 20 years (1840-63), 1861 Secession Convention (he voted against secession), Confederate States Senate 1863-65, helped establish Alabama Insane Hospital. Boyhood home Robert Jemison Van de Graaff, inventor of generator used in splitting the atom and of William "Bully" Van de Graaff, first All American Athlete from University of Alabama. Hugo Friedman in 1955 acquired this mansion for Tuscaloosa County as a Library.

Erected 1972 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Sports • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 33° 12.1′ N, 87° 33.883′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker is at the intersection of Greensboro Avenue (State Highway 215) and 13th Street, on the right when traveling north on Greensboro Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1305 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa AL 35403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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