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

Reconstruction:1867-1874

City of Tuscaloosa

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 25, 2023

1. Reconstruction:1867-1874 Marker

Inscription. Alabama state government collapsed with the end of the Civil War in 1865. US President Andrew Johnson established a provisional government with a constitution repealing secession and abolishing slavery. In 1867 “Radical” Republicans in Congress passed the Reconstruction Acts, which rejected Johnson's efforts and instituted military rule in most of the southern states. Another constitution was written that disenfranchised former Confederates and gave voting rights to African-American males.

In 1868, a local Ku Klux Klan group was organized. Their goals were to obstruct Reconstruction and the reorganization of The University of Alabama. Through voter intimidation and disenfranchisement, violence, and the return of voting rights to former Confederates, Democrats returned to political office in 1874. The doctrine of “white supremacy” was reestablished and held sway for nearly another century.

Erected by City of Tuscaloosa.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 33° 12.571′ N, 87° 33.846′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of 21st Avenue and 6th Street,

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on the right when traveling south. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Civil War Years: 1861-1865 (a few steps from this marker); 1887: The Beginnings of Modern Tuscaloosa (a few steps from this marker); The Capital Years: 1825-1847 (within shouting distance of this marker); Answering the Call to Duty (within shouting distance of this marker); The Founding of Tuscaloosa (within shouting distance of this marker); African-American Business District (within shouting distance of this marker); The Civil Rights Era (within shouting distance of this marker); The Earliest Tuscaloosans and Our Namesake (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 25, 2023

2. Reconstruction:1867-1874 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 90 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.