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

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010

1. Sigma Alpha Epsilon Marker

Inscription. Founded in Tuscaloosa on the campus of the University of Alabama on March 9, 1856. Its chapter designation, Alabama Mu, identifies it as the mother chapter of the national collegiate fraternity.
Founding Members: Noble Leslie DeVotie • Nathan Elams Cockrell • Thomas Chappell Cook • Samuel Marion Dennis • Wade Foster • John Webb Kerr • Abner Edwin Patton • John Barratt Rudulph

Erected 1993 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1932.

Location. 33° 12.552′ N, 87° 32.499′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker is at the intersection of University Boulevard and 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on University Boulevard. Building #4930, Sigma Alpha Epsilon 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. Druid City Hospital School Of Nursing (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Malone Hood Plaza (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site Of The Stand In The Schoolhouse Door / Foster Auditorium, 1939

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Smith Hall, 1908 (approx. ¼ mile away); University of Alabama’s Slavery Apology (approx. ¼ mile away); The President's Mansion (approx. ¼ mile away); Tuomey Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Denny Chimes (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.

Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010

2. Sigma Alpha Epsilon & Marker

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Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010

3. Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,567 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 8, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.