Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Smith Hall, 1908
Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010
1. Smith Hall, 1908 Marker
Named for Eugene Allen Smith (1841-1927), University Professor and State Geologist, who served the State in this dual capacity for fifty-four years.
Smith rebuilt the collections of the Alabama Museum of Natural History, which had been destroyed by Federal Troops in 1865. As State Geologist he made an unparalleled contribution to knowledge of the State's mineral resources.
Erected by University of Alabama.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 33° 12.717′ N, 87° 32.642′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker is at the intersection of 6th Avenue and Capstone Drive, on the right when traveling north on 6th Avenue. Building # 1172, Smith Hall / Alabama Museum of Natural History is located on the Campus of the University of Alabama. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tuscaloosa AL 35487, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tuomey Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); University of Alabama’s Slavery Apology (about 500 feet away); Shockly’s Escort Company Of Cavalry (about 600 feet away); Storrs Cadet Troop (about 600 feet away);
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Also see . . . The Alabama Museum of Natural History Website. Museum website homepage (Submitted on April 1, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)
Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010
2. Smith Hall, 1908 and Marker
Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010
3. Smith Hall, 1908 / Alabama Museum of Natural History
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,163 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 1, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
