Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Gorgas House
Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010
1. Gorgas House Marker
Remodeled as a residence 1840.
Occupied by Gorgas family 1879-1953
(Reverse):
Preserved as a memorial to:
General Josiah Gorgas (1818-1883)
Chief of Ordnance, C. S. A. 1861-1865
President of the University 1878-1879
Mrs. Amelia Gayle Gorgas (1826-1913)
University Librarian 1883-1906
General William Crawford Gorgas (1854-1920)
Surgeon General, United States Army
Sanitary engineer whose work in eliminating Yellow
Fever assured Construction of Panama Canal.
Erected 1966 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics • Military • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.
Location. 33° 12.733′ N, 87° 32.85′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker is at the intersection of Capstone Drive and Colonial Drive, on the right when traveling west on Capstone Drive. Building # 1014 Gorgas House is located on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Morgan Hall, 1910 (within shouting distance of this marker); Oliver-Barnard Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Site Of Franklin Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gorgas-Manly Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Little Round House (about 300 feet away); Shockly’s Escort Company Of Cavalry (about 500 feet away); Storrs Cadet Troop (about 500 feet away); Amelia Gayle Gorgas (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.
Also see . . . University of Alabama Campus Tour, Gorgas House. (Submitted on March 29, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)
Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010
2. Gorgas House Marker Side B
Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010
3. Gorgas House & Marker
Photographed By Tim Carr, November 17, 2008
4. Gorgas House, 1829
The Gorgas House, designed by William Nichols was part of his design of the original campus of the newly established University of Alabama. This building was one of only four to survive the destruction of the campus by Federal Troops on April 4, 1865.
Photographed By Tim Carr, April 17, 1992
5. The Gorgas Hospital, Panama City, Panama
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,686 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 29, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
