Northport in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Byler Road
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, 2001
1. Byler Road Marker
One half mile east is a portion of the original Byler Road. Legislation authorizing construction signed into law December 1819 by Alabama's first governor, William Wyatt Bibb. Built by John Byler, Alabama's first public road opened November 1822, operated as a toll road until 1834. Twelve feet wide, it connected Northwest Alabama and the Tennessee River to the Warrior River at Northport. Used by early settlers and military forces during War between The States, it was a factor in development of many Alabama communities.
Erected 1976 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 33° 23.895′ N, 87° 36.275′ W. Marker was in Northport, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. It was on U.S. 43 south of Bull Slough Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 16676
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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 13 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Bethel Presbyterian Church (approx. 9.1 miles away); Old Center Church (approx. 10.3 miles away); Jennings Chapel United Methodist Church (approx. 10.6 miles away); Coker Community Cemetery (approx. 11.1 miles away); Coker Baptist Church (approx. 11.6 miles away); Wilson-Clements House (approx. 11.9 miles away); Northport Baptist Church (approx. 12.2 miles away); Northport First United Methodist Church (approx. 12.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northport.
More about this marker.
The marker was still standing in February 2008 but missing by June 2009.
Also see . . . Byler Road. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on May 22, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Last updated on June 28, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. Photo 1. submitted on May 19, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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