Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Why Are We Here?
City of Tuscaloosa
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 25, 2023
1. Why Are We Here? Marker
Inscription.
Why Are We Here?. City of Tuscaloosa. Since ancient times, people have been attracted to this area because of ease of accessibility and abundant resources. Tuscaloosa lies at an important point where the Black Warrior River crosses the boundary of the Coastal Plain and the Appalachian Plateau., Each of these regions offered valuable resources. The Coastal Plain featured land for farm and pasture along with vast forests and springs of high-quality water while the Appalachian Plateau abounded in mineral resources such as coal, iron ore and stone., A series of waterfalls at this juncture created a ford allowing easy crossing of the river. Thus several Indian trails, utilized by early setters, converged at this point. These waterfalls were a barrier to upstream travel thereby creating a head of navigation, a location with distinct economic advantages.
Since ancient times, people have been attracted to this area because of ease of accessibility and abundant resources. Tuscaloosa lies at an important point where the Black Warrior River crosses the boundary of the Coastal Plain and the Appalachian Plateau.
Each of these regions offered valuable resources. The Coastal Plain featured land for farm and pasture along with vast forests and springs of high-quality water while the Appalachian Plateau abounded in mineral resources such as coal, iron ore and stone.
A series of waterfalls at this juncture created a ford allowing easy crossing of the river. Thus several Indian trails, utilized by early setters, converged at this point. These waterfalls were a barrier to upstream travel thereby creating a head of navigation, a location with distinct economic advantages.
Erected by City of Tuscaloosa.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features.
Location. 33° 12.568′ N, 87° 33.894′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker can be reached from 6th Street west of 21st Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Marker is in Government Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2106 6th St, Tuscaloosa AL 35401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 25, 2023
2. Why Are We Here? Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
