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

Benjamin Fitzpatrick

Governor 1841 - 1845

Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010

1. Benjamin Fitzpatrick Marker

Inscription. He oversaw the closing of the unstable State Bank. In 1845 the legislature amended the constitution to allow the removal of the capital from Tuscaloosa. The growing wealth and population of the Black Belt brought the seat of government to Montgomery.

Erected 1992 by City of Tuscaloosa.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Agriculture • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 33° 12.439′ N, 87° 34.434′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker is on 6th Street west of 28th Avenue, on the right. Marker located on the south end of Capitol Park. 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. Clement Comer Clay (here, next to this marker); Arthur P. Bagby (here, next to this marker); Hugh McVay (here, next to this marker); Joshua L. Martin (here, next to this marker); John Murphy (a few steps from this marker); Gabriel Moore (a few steps from this marker); Samuel B. Moore (a few steps from this marker); John Gayle (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.

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Benjamin Fitzpatrick (1841-45). Encyclopedia of Alabama website entry (Submitted on August 5, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

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2. Benjamin Fitzpatrick

Benjamin Fitzpatrick Marker, fourth from the left. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010

3. Benjamin Fitzpatrick Marker, fourth from the left.

Governor's Row at Capitol Park. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010

4. Governor's Row at Capitol Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,203 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 23, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 2. submitted on September 4, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on March 23, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.