Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Delta Kappa Epsilon

Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010

1. Delta Kappa Epsilon Marker Side A

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

marker Front:
Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity first Greek letter fraternity at The University of Alabama. Organized by Louis J. DuPre, chapter installed June 20, 1847. First members initiated at Indian Queen Hotel by Charles Foote of Phi Chapter at Yale College.

ΔKE house built 1916. Because of its location is known as "The Mansion on the Hill."

Marker Reverse:
Psi Chapter of Delta kappa Epsilon fraternity installed at The University of Alabama June 20, 1847.

The Charter members were:
Edward G. Baptist • James I. Bonner • Louis J. DuPre • Charles F. Henry • Edward L. Jones • John H. Lee • Richard B. Owen • Charles A. Pegues • Thaddeus H. Perry • George W. F. Price • Peyton W. Reynolds • Milford F. Woodruff

Erected 1982 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is June 20, 1861.

Location. 33° 12.625′ N, 87° 32.992′ W. Marker is

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in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker is at the intersection of University Boulevard and Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling west on University Boulevard. Building #2068, Delta Kappa Epsilon is located on the Campus of the University of Alabama across from the North side of the Bryant-Denny Stadium. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tuscaloosa AL 35487, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maxwell Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Autherine Lucy Foster (about 400 feet away); Phi Gamma Delta Theta Chapter House (about 500 feet away); Morgan Hall, 1910 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site Of Franklin Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gorgas House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oliver-Barnard Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kappa Delta (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.

Delta Kappa Epsilon Marker Side B image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010

2. Delta Kappa Epsilon Marker Side B

Delta Kappa Epsilon House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010

3. Delta Kappa Epsilon House and Marker

Delta Kappa Epsilon Marker Reverse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010

4. Delta Kappa Epsilon Marker Reverse

Delta Kappa Epsilon House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010

5. Delta Kappa Epsilon House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,126 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 13, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.