Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Oliver-Barnard Hall
College of Arts and Sciences
Photographed by Tim Carr, November 17, 2008
1. Oliver-Barnard Hall Marker
Reconstructed: 2000
Named for professor, scientist, and photographer F.A.P. Barnard who pioneered the study of astronomy at The University of Alabama and established its chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in 1851. On August 26, 2000, rededicated Oliver-Barnard Hall in honor of alumni and friend John T. Oliver Jr., trustee of The University of Alabama, and established as a Blount Undergraduate Initiative Academic House. During his 28 years on the Board of Trustees (1971-1999), Oliver played a key role in the selection of four chancellors of The University of Alabama System, three University presidents, and seven presidents at sister institutions in Birmingham and Huntsville. Contractor: N.C. Morgan Construction Co. Architect: Barganier Davis Sims
Erected by University of Alabama.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 33° 12.716′ N, 87° 32.818′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. It can be reached from Capstone Drive east of Colonial Drive. Building #1027, Oliver-Barnard Hall is located on the Campus of the University of
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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: Site Of Franklin Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Little Round House (within shouting distance of this marker); Gorgas House (within shouting distance of this marker); Shocklys Escort Company Of Cavalry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Storrs Cadet Troop (about 300 feet away); Amelia Gayle Gorgas (about 300 feet away); Rotunda Plaza (about 300 feet away); The Gorgas-Manly Historic District (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.
Also see . . . GorgasManly Historic District. The GorgasManly Historic District is a historic district that includes 12 acres (4.9 ha) and eight buildings on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Wikipedia entry, links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form. (Submitted on September 20, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Tim Carr, November 17, 2008
2. Oliver-Barnard Hall (1889)
Marker located on the right side of the entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,938 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
