Romulus in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
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Romulus, Alabama
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 6, 2022
1. Romulus, Alabama Marker
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Romulus, Alabama. . Romulus was found on the Bradford Maps in 1835 and 1938, making it one of the oldest communities in Tuscaloosa County. Population in 1880 was almost 700, in 1900 almost 800. The name was believed to be taken from Romulus and Remus, twin brothers in Roman mythology raised by a female wolf, who founded the city of Rome. Romulus was considered by Romans to be their first king. Great varieties of artifacts found along the rivers and creeks document this area as being home to large Indian communities. Early census records show farming was the principle occupation. By 1831, John Sanders' Ferry was operating across the Black Warrior River. The first post office was established in Romulus on May 30, 1835 with John Sanders, postmaster. New Hope Baptist Church was established in 1839, Romulus Methodist in 1867, Holly Springs in 1936, Piney Grove in 1943, and Washington Temple in 1955. Romulus had a telephone system, numerous stores, planer mill, pottery mills, grist mills, cotton gins. Sipsey Valley Lumber Company had a store, commissary, and a hotel along the Dinky Railroad Lines.
Romulus was found on the Bradford Maps in 1835 and 1938, making it one of the oldest communities in Tuscaloosa County. Population in 1880 was almost 700, in 1900 almost 800. The name was believed to be taken from Romulus and Remus, twin brothers in Roman mythology raised by a female wolf, who founded the city of Rome. Romulus was considered by Romans to be their first king. Great varieties of artifacts found along the rivers and creeks document this area as being home to large Indian communities. Early census records show farming was the principle occupation. By 1831, John Sanders' Ferry was operating across the Black Warrior River. The first post office was established in Romulus on May 30, 1835 with John Sanders, postmaster. New Hope Baptist Church was established in 1839, Romulus Methodist in 1867, Holly Springs in 1936, Piney Grove in 1943, and Washington Temple in 1955. Romulus had a telephone system, numerous stores, planer mill, pottery mills, grist mills, cotton gins. Sipsey Valley Lumber Company had a store, commissary, and a hotel along the Dinky Railroad Lines.
Erected 2010 by Alabama Tourism Department
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Town of Romulus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Tourism Department series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1835.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 33° 8.867′ N, 87° 45.11′ W. Marker was in Romulus, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. It was at the intersection of Romulus Road (County Route 2) and Gainsville Road (County Route 51), on the right when traveling north on Romulus Road. Marker is by the Romulus Fire Department. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 16500 Romulus Rd, Buhl AL 35446, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 6, 2022
3. Romulus, Alabama Marker in the background broken
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, April 8, 2026
4. Broken Romulus, Alabama Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,315 times since then and 91 times this year. Last updated on April 9, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on April 9, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
