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
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 and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 20, 1861.
Location. 33° 12.625′ N, 87° 32.992′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. It is at the intersection of University Boulevard and
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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: 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); 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); University of Alabama (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Morgan Hall, 1910 (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Tim Carr, March 13, 2010
2. Delta Kappa Epsilon Marker Side B
Photographed by Tim Carr, March 13, 2010
3. Delta Kappa Epsilon House and Marker
Photographed by Tim Carr, March 13, 2010
4. Delta Kappa Epsilon Marker Reverse
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 2,603 times since then and 34 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.
