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. It 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 Campus
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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: 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); Shocklys Escort Company Of Cavalry (about 500 feet away); Storrs Cadet Troop (about 500 feet away); Amelia Gayle Gorgas (about 500 feet away); Rotunda Plaza (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Morgan Hall, 1910 (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . The Gorgas House. Alabama Architecture website entry (Submitted on September 1, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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 September 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,398 times since then and 25 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.
