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

Stillman College

Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, May 25, 2009

1. Stillman College Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Founded as Tuscaloosa Institute 1876 by Presbyterian Church U.S. under leadership of Dr. Charles Allen Stillman, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tuscaloosa, to train Black ministers. Renamed Stillman Institute 1894 for Dr. Stillman, first superintendent. Became co-educational 1899. Past programs included seminary, high school, vocational school, junior college, school of nursing and hospital services for Blacks. Four year program begun, renamed Stillman College 1948. Accredited senior college 1953.

Erected 1974 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association, and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 33° 12.04′ N, 87° 34.992′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker is on Stillman Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3601 Stillman Boulevard, Tuscaloosa AL 35401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Honor Roll of Soldiers and Patriots (approx. 0.7 miles away); John Murphy (approx. 0.7 miles away); Gabriel Moore (approx. 0.7 miles away); Samuel B. Moore (approx. 0.7 miles away); John Gayle (approx. 0.7 miles away); Alabama Central Female College (approx. 0.7 miles away); Masons Marks (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.

Stillman College - Emily Estes Snedecor Hall built in 1929 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, May 25, 2009

2. Stillman College - Emily Estes Snedecor Hall built in 1929

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,321 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.