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

Bryce Hospital

Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, March 13, 2010

1. Bryce Hospital Marker

Inscription. 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.

Erected 1949 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 33° 12.753′ N, 87° 32.289′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker is at the intersection of Campus Drive East and Bryce Drive, on the right when traveling west on Campus Drive East. 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. Dr. Peter & Mrs. Ellen Peter-Bryce Gravesite (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Centennial of Women 1893 - 1993 / Top 31 Women (approx. ¼ mile away); University of Alabama’s Slavery Apology (approx. ¼ mile away); Sigma Alpha Epsilon (approx. 0.3 miles away); Druid City Hospital School Of Nursing (approx. 0.3 miles away); Smith Hall, 1908 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tuomey Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Woods Hall, 1868 (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.

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Bryce Hospital Marker Stands in Front of the Main Entrance Gate, image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, March 13, 2010

2. Bryce Hospital Marker Stands in Front of the Main Entrance Gate,

Bryce Hospital Built in 1859. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, March 13, 2010

3. Bryce Hospital Built in 1859.

Bryce Hospital Main Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, March 13, 2010

4. Bryce Hospital Main Entrance

Bryce Hospital image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr

5. Bryce Hospital

Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,519 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on February 24, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 15, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.