Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Woods Hall, 1868
Photographed by Tim Carr, March 13, 2010
1. Woods Hall, 1868 Marker
Constructed after the Civil War, this gothic revival structure was built of materials salvaged from the original campus, burned by Federal Troops in April 1865. For almost two decades, Woods Hall housed the entire university.
In keeping with the University's Military Governance (1860-1903), "The Barracks" -- as the hall was first designated--was patterned after buildings on the campus of The Virginia Military Institute.
Erected by University of Alabama.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1865.
Location. 33° 12.794′ N, 87° 32.748′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. It can be reached from 7th Avenue near McCorvey Drive and Stadium Drive. Building # 1214, Woods Hall is located on the Campus of the University of Alabama. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tuscaloosa AL 35487, 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: The Gorgas-Manly Historic District (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); B.B. Comer Hall, 1908 (about 400 feet away); The Little Round House (about 500 feet away); Oliver-Barnard Hall (about 600 feet away); Tuomey Hall (about 600 feet away); Shocklys Escort Company Of Cavalry
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Photographed by Tim Carr, March 13, 2010
2. Woods Hall, 1868 Marker on the left of the main entrance to the building.
Photographed by Tim Carr, November 17, 2008
3. Woods Hall, College of Arts and Sciences
Houses the Department of Art.
Photographed by Tim Carr, November 17, 2008
4. One of two corner turrents on Woods Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,631 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 28, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
