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

Alabama Central Female College

Photographed by Tim Carr, March 13, 2010

1. Alabama Central Female College Marker

Inscription. After the seat of government was moved to Montgomery in 1847, the Tuscaloosa Capitol and its furnishings were deeded to the University of Alabama to be used for educational purposes.

In 1857, the University Board of Trustees leased the building for ninety-nine years to the newly formed Baptist affiliated Alabama Central Female College. At this time, a large brick four story dormitory was constructed at the west of the building.

On August 22, 1923, the historic building was totally destroyed by fire. In the 1930s the site was cleared for use as a park.

Erected 1992 by City of Tuscaloosa.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics • Landmarks • Notable Places • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 33° 12.463′ N, 87° 34.465′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. It can be reached from the intersection of 6th Street and 28th Avenue. Marker is located in Capitol Park on the west side of the Capitol Ruins. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tuscaloosa AL 35401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Honor Roll of Soldiers and Patriots of the American Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Masons Marks (within shouting distance of this marker); The Architect (within shouting distance of this marker); McGuire~Strickland House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Murphy (within shouting distance of this marker); Gabriel Moore (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel B. Moore (within shouting distance of this marker); John Gayle (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.

Photographed by Tim Carr, March 13, 2010

2. Alabama Central Female College Marker

West side of the Capitol Ruins image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Carr, March 13, 2010

3. West side of the Capitol Ruins

Alabama Central Female College/Old Capitol image. Click for full size.

Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress

4. Alabama Central Female College/Old Capitol

Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,652 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 24, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 4. submitted on August 12, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.