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

Site Of Franklin Hall

(The Mound)

Photographed by Tim Carr, March 13, 2010

1. Site Of Franklin Hall Marker

Inscription. Franklin Hall, an early University dormitory designed by Capt. William Nichols, was erected on this site in 1835. Was one of the buildings destroyed by the Union raid on April 4, 1865. After Civil War the remains of structure were shaped into present mound. By early 20th century this mound had become traditional site for honorary tappings by The University.

Marker donated by Phi Mu Sorority in commemoration of its 50th anniversary at the University of Alabama.

Erected 1981 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1861.

Location. 33° 12.697′ N, 87° 32.824′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. It can be reached from Capstone Drive east of Colonial Drive. The Mound is located a few yards south of the John T. Oliver-Barnard Hall building #1027 on the Campus of the University of Alabama. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tuscaloosa AL 35487, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Oliver-Barnard Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Little Round House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Gorgas House (within shouting distance of this marker); Rotunda Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shockly’s Escort Company Of Cavalry (about 300 feet away); Storrs Cadet Troop (about 300 feet away); Amelia Gayle Gorgas (about 300 feet away); University of Alabama Civil War Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.

Site Of Franklin Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Carr, March 13, 2010

2. Site Of Franklin Hall and Marker

Site Of Franklin Hall (The Mound) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Carr, March 13, 2010

3. Site Of Franklin Hall (The Mound)

Franklin Hall Steps image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Carr, March 13, 2010

4. Franklin Hall Steps

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 2,164 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 13, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.