Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
The Jemison Home
Photographed By American Sign Restoration, September 14, 2015
1. The Jemison Home Marker
This historic marker was restored by American Sign Restoration of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Built by Robert Jemison Jr. Completed 1862, the 26 room Italian Villa style mansion is distinguished by its octagonal cupola and delicate carved fretwork. Jemison, a member of Alabama Legislature for 20 years (1840-63), 1861 Secession Convention (he voted against secession), Confederate States Senate 1863-65, helped establish Alabama Insane Hospital. Boyhood home Robert Jemison Van de Graaff, inventor of generator used in splitting the atom and of William "Bully" Van de Graaff, first All American Athlete from University of Alabama. Hugo Friedman in 1955 acquired this mansion for Tuscaloosa County as a Library.Erected 1972 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Sports • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 33° 12.1′ N, 87° 33.883′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker is at the intersection of Greensboro
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chabannes - Sealy House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Site (about 600 feet away); The Friedman Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hunter's Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Howard-Linton Barbershop (approx. ¼ mile away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Drish House/Monroe Place/The Jemison School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Greenwood Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, September 5, 2010
2. The Jemison Home Marker
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, September 5, 2010
3. The Jemison Home & Marker
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, September 5, 2010
4. The Cupola atop of the Jemison Home
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, September 5, 2010
5. Delicate carved fretwork
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, September 5, 2010
6. The Jemison Home Marker
Photo of the marker before the 2015 restoration.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,353 times since then and 93 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 2, 2015, by American Sign Restoration of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 6, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
