Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Site of the First Alabama - Auburn Football Game
That contest, reported as "the greatest football game ever played in Birmingham," was the beginning of one of the nation's most renowned college football rivalries.
Erected 1987 by Alabama Historical Commission & Central Bank of the South.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 22, 1893.
Location. 33° 30.744′ N, 86° 46.914′ W. Marker is in Birmingham, Alabama, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Clairmont Avenue South and 32nd Street South., on the right when traveling west on Clairmont Avenue South. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Birmingham AL 35233, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A.B. Loveman House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Independent Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Coe House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Donnelly House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Thompson House (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Vincent’s Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jordan Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Altamont Apartments (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Birmingham.
Also see . . . The 1893 Iron Bowls. (Submitted on October 21, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 4,767 times since then and 112 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 18, 2011, by Donna Spradley of Marbury, Alabama. 2. submitted on February 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on October 21, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 4. submitted on February 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.