Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
John Murphy
Governor 1825 - 1829
Erected 1992 by City of Tuscaloosa.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 33° 12.436′ N, 87° 34.443′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker is on 6th Street west of 28th Avenue, on the right. Marker located on the south end of Capitol Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Gabriel Moore (here, next to this marker); Samuel B. Moore (here, next to this marker); John Gayle (here, next to this marker); Clement Comer Clay (a few steps from this marker); Arthur P. Bagby (a few steps from this marker); Hugh McVay (a few steps from this marker); Benjamin Fitzpatrick (a few steps from this marker); Joshua L. Martin (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.
Also see . . . John Murphy (1825-29). Encyclopedia of Alabama website entry (Submitted on August 5, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,258 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 23, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 2. submitted on November 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on March 23, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.