Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
The Gorgas-Manly Historic District
Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010
1. The Gorgas-Manly Historic District Marker
The Gorgas House (1829)
First structure built on the original campus
The Round House (1860)
Used by cadets on guard duty, and another of the four buildings to survive the fires set by Federal troops in 1865.
Woods Hall (1868)
First building constructed after the Civil War and serving for the next sixteen years as the University.
Manly (1886), Clark (1886), and Garland (1888) Halls
Built as the State began to recover from the Reconstruction Era.
Tuomey and Barnard Halls (1838)
which completed the nineteenth-century University of Alabama campus.
(Reverse):
Twelve Acres Of The Campus of The University Of Alabama including eight buildings designated in The National Register Of Historic Places as The Gorgas-Manly Historic District
Erected 1972 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 33° 12.767′ N, 87° 32.809′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker is at the intersection of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gorgas House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); B.B. Comer Hall, 1908 (about 300 feet away); Oliver-Barnard Hall (about 300 feet away); The Little Round House (about 300 feet away); Woods Hall, 1868 (about 400 feet away); Morgan Hall, 1910 (about 400 feet away); Site Of Franklin Hall (about 400 feet away); Shockly’s Escort Company Of Cavalry (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.
Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010
2. The Gorgas-Manly Historic District Marker Side B
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3. The Gorgas-Manly Historic District Marker
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4. Woods Hall (Left) Manly Hall (Right)
Marker is located to the right at the end of the sidewalk.
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5. The Gorgas House (1829)
Photographed By Tim Carr, November 17, 2008
6. The Round House (1860)
Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010
7. Woods Hall (1868)
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8. Manly (1886)
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9. Clark Hall (1886)
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10. Garland Hall (1888)
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11. Tuomey Hall (1888)
Photographed By Tim Carr, November 17, 2008
12. Barnard Hall (1889)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,971 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on April 1, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
