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

Tuscaloosa City Hall

By Tim & Renda Carr, September 5, 2010

1. Tuscaloosa City Hall Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Constructed in 1909 as US Post Office. First occupied April 1910, with Mrs. Maggie Miller as Postmistress. Federal courtroom, now City Council Chamber, with magnificent design and detail, on second floor, 1910-1968. Thomas A. Jones first Federal presiding judge.
Acquired by City of Tuscaloosa in 1968 and renovated as City Hall with George M. Van Tassel, Mayor, C. Snow Hinton and George K. Ryan, Commissioners.

Erected 1977 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings.

Location. 33° 12.617′ N, 87° 33.933′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker is at the intersection of University Blvd and 22nd Avenue, on the right when traveling east on University Blvd. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2201 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa AL 35401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Margaret M. DuPont (within shouting distance of this marker); Alabama Corps Of Cadets Defends Tuscaloosa (about

Tuscaloosa City Hall Marker located on the left side of the building. image. Click for full size.

By Tim & Renda Carr, September 5, 2010

2. Tuscaloosa City Hall Marker located on the left side of the building.

700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Christ Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); First Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Tuscaloosa First United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. John The Baptist Catholic Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); University Club (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa City Hall image. Click for full size.

By Tim & Renda Carr, September 5, 2010

3. Tuscaloosa City Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 811 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.