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

The Crocker House

1870

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 21, 2019

1. The Crocker House Marker

Inscription. Pioneer home of George W. Crocker, a farmer and guard at Old Flat Top Prison in northeast Jefferson County.

He married Nancy Jane Bagley, daughter of the builder of the Bagley House also located in this park. This cabin built in 1870, was saved from a strip mine near Bagley Bend on the Little Warrior River near Kilgore, Ala.

It was a gift of Mr. and Mrs. George Lindsey in 1974.

Erected by Tannehill Furnace & Foundry Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 33° 14.942′ N, 87° 4.182′ W. Marker is near McCalla, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Confederate Parkway and Tannehill Park. Marker is in Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12632 Confederate Pkwy, Mc Calla AL 35111, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Dunkin House (a few steps from this marker); The Stamps Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Gott Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stewart House (within shouting distance of this marker); Roupes Valley Iron Company (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Fowler House (within shouting distance of this marker); Eighth Iowa Cavalry (within shouting distance of this marker); Tannehill Furnaces (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McCalla.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 4, 2023

2. The Crocker House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.