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

Green Davis Tailgate Terrace

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010

1. Green Davis Tailgate Terrace Marker

Inscription. “Tailgating" on the Troy campus was initiated during the 1990’s through the example and leadership of Green Davis. In 1993 the area outside of Memorial Stadium was named in honor of Green Davis for his enduring efforts to boost Trojan spirit and promote enthusiastic pre-game activities and camaraderie. Green Davis was a Troy University alumnus and career officer in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Erected by Troy University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1993.

Location. 31° 47.868′ N, 85° 57.211′ W. Marker is in Troy, Alabama, in Pike County. It is on University Avenue west of South George Wallace Drive, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located near Spartin Hall on the campus of Troy University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 696 University Avenue, Troy AL 36081, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in the Black Belt,

and in the Wiregrass.

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: “The Thinker” (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Riddle-Pace Field (about 600 feet away); Pace Hall (about 600 feet away); Shackelford Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cowart Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Cowart Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); McCall Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Troy University (approx. ¼ mile away).

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Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010

2. Green Davis Tailgate Terrace Marker

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Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010

3. The Green Davis Tailgate Terrace

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,048 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 12, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.