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

Morgan Hall, 1910

Photographed by Tim Carr, March 13, 2010

1. Morgan Hall, 1910 Marker

Inscription.
Named for John Tyler Morgan (1824-1907).

As U.S. Senator, Morgan led the 1882 campaign to obtain federal funds in reparation for the destruction of the University of Alabama campus by Union troops in 1865.

A member of the Alabama Secession Convention and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army, Morgan was later (1876) elected to the U.S. Senate, where he became known as "Canal Morgan" for his strong support of a canal across Central America.

Erected by University of Alabama.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 33° 12.743′ N, 87° 32.876′ W. Marker was in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. It could be reached from the intersection of Colonial Drive and Capstone Drive. Building # 1107, the former Morgan Hall is located on the Campus of the University of Alabama. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Tuscaloosa AL 35487, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it was in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Gorgas House (within shouting distance of this marker); Oliver-Barnard Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Gorgas-Manly Historic District (about 400 feet away); Site Of Franklin Hall (about 400 feet away); The Little Round House (about 500 feet away); B.B. Comer Hall, 1908 (about 500 feet away); Marr’s Spring (about 600 feet away); Shockly’s Escort Company Of Cavalry (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.

Regarding Morgan Hall, 1910. Marker has been reported removed after a vote by the University trustees.

Also see . . .
1. University of Alabama trustees vote to rename Morgan Hall. The Crimson White website entry, 09/18/2020 (Submitted on August 23, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Morgan Hall, 1910 [removed]. University of Alabama website entry (Submitted on August 23, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Morgan Hall, 1910 Marker on the left of the main entrance to the building. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Carr, March 13, 2010

2. Morgan Hall, 1910 Marker on the left of the main entrance to the building.

Morgan Hall, College of Arts and Sciences image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Carr, March 13, 2010

3. Morgan Hall, College of Arts and Sciences

Home to the Department of English, including the freshman English and creative writing programs.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,782 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 28, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.