Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
St. John The Baptist Catholic Church
Erected 1845, tower and bell added 1888-1900
Erected 1972 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.
Location. 33° 12.383′ N, 87° 34.124′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker is at the intersection of Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North (U.S. 43) and 8th Street, on the left when traveling north on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North, 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. Tuscaloosa First United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tushkalusa (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 500 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away); First African Baptist Church (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named First African Baptist Church (about 800 feet away); Christ Episcopal Church (about 800 feet away); The Friedman Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,333 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 20, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.