In August 1862, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee ordered Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson from the Rappahannock River to keep Gen. John Pope’s and Gen. George B. McClellan’s Union armies from uniting. Jackson marched on Aug. 25, and Lee . . . — — Map (db m13287) HM
On 6th Street at 28th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 6th Street.
Lynching in America
Thousands of African Americans were victims of lynching and racial violence in the United States between the Civil War and World War II. The lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of racial terrorism . . . — — Map (db m144735) HM
On Greensboro Avenue (State Highway 215) at 13th Street, on the right when traveling north on Greensboro Avenue.
Built by Robert Jemison Jr. Completed 1862, the 26 room Italian Villa style mansion is distinguished by its octagonal cupola and delicate carved fretwork. Jemison, a member of Alabama Legislature for 20 years (1840-63), 1861 Secession Convention (he . . . — — Map (db m35321) HM
(Front):Home Guard Defended Covered Bridge3 April 1865 - Brig Gen John T. Croxton’s Cavalry Brigade departed camp at Johnson’s Ferry (Old Lock 17 area) to the Watermelon Road ending in Northport. As the Union troops entered Northport, the . . . — — Map (db m35679) HM
On Romulus Road (County Route 2) at Gainsville Road (County Route 51), on the right when traveling north on Romulus Road.
5 April 1865 – Croxton's brigade left Northport by way of the (old) Columbus Road to Coker, then camped for the night on the old Eutaw Road toward Romulus. Confederate Gen Wirt Adams's 1500-man cavalry brigade, traveling from Columbus Miss. to . . . — — Map (db m203584) HM
On U.S. 11 at Eaton Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 11.
On 31 March 1865, Union Brig. Gen. John T. Croxton's Cavalry of some 1500 troops entered Tuscaloosa County with orders to destroy the State University (military school) and anything else of value to the rebel cause. Near Bucksville they destroyed . . . — — Map (db m215683) HM
On Paul W Bryant Drive East 0.1 miles west of Dr. Edward Hillard Drive, on the right when traveling west.
The Tuscaloosa Armory was located on this site from 1938 to 1981 and was home of the famed 31st Infantry (Dixie). In 1968, the Tuscaloosa unit received a brigade headquarters under the command of the 30th Armored Division. In 1973, the 31st Armored . . . — — Map (db m235520) HM
On Gary Fitts Street at 29th Ave, on the right when traveling west on Gary Fitts Street.
Newbern Hobbs Browne built this Gothic cottage in 1870. It is one of the first residences built in Tuscaloosa following the conclusion of the Civil War. Browne served four terms in the Alabama Legislature (1853-1859; 1873), and as Tuscaloosa County . . . — — Map (db m263006) HM
On South Mount Street at W Bradley St, on the right when traveling south on South Mount Street.
Noted Texas religious leader. Pastor, 1850 to Gen. and Mrs. Sam Houston. Founded first Baptist paper in state, 1855. In difficult Civil War years, served as president of Baylor University, 1861-63, and pastor of the First Baptist Church in . . . — — Map (db m271670) HM
On University Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Early on the morning of 4 April 1865, Union Gen John T. Croxton's Cavalry Brigade of 1500 veteran troopers entered the town after fighting the home guard and capturing the covered bridge connecting Northport and Tuscaloosa across the Warrior River. . . . — — Map (db m25383) HM
On 6th Street at 28th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 6th Street.
As you look at the ruins of the former Alabama State Capitol, it may be difficult to realize that the building stood at the center of debates over freedom and liberty. Until the end of the Civil War, Alabama and Tuscaloosa were centers of . . . — — Map (db m144856) HM
On Baines Street at Salado Oaks Drive, on the right when traveling north on Baines Street.
Reverend George Washington Baines is buried at this site with his second wife, Cynthia Williams, and one of his sons, Taliaferro. Reverend Baines was born in North Carolina Dec 29, 1809. Educated in Alabama and ordained a minister in 1836. A . . . — — Map (db m203271) HM
On Paul W Bryant Drive east of 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
In 1883 the Castle Hill Real Estate and Manufacturing Company began the first eastern expansion of the original 1821 Tuscaloosa city limits. Hoping to stimulate development in the area, the company created a popular amusement park centered around . . . — — Map (db m35467) HM
On Greensboro Avenue at 8th Street, on the right when traveling north on Greensboro Avenue.
Organized 1818, oldest church in Tuscaloosa County. First building was of logs. A brick structure completed 1830 and larger one at this site 1884. Educational building erected 1924 and present sanctuary 1958. Sunday School organized here 1830. . . . — — Map (db m35343) HM
On McFarland Boulevard East, on the right when traveling north.
Provided by local veterans and other dedicated citizens, this memorial pays tribute to all veterans of Tuscaloosa County who were engaged in the nine major American wars, 1776-1976. Rising centrally is the mainmast of World War II heavy cruiser USS . . . — — Map (db m35475) HM
Near North Bainbridge Street near Dexter Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Globalization
The late 20th century introduced to Alabama a new era of
international connections Statewide opportunities in higher
education engineering jobs in Huntsville and healthcare
innovation in Birmingham attracted immigrants and . . . — — Map (db m182648) HM
On 23rd Avenue at 17th Street when traveling south on 23rd Avenue.
Built in 1837 by skilled slave craftsmen, the Drish Mansion is notable for its unusual combination of Greek Revival and Italianate architecture. John Drish, a physician and contractor, assisted with building Bryce Hospital, old state capitol, and . . . — — Map (db m217201) HM
On 6th Street at 29th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 6th Street.
Honor Roll of Soldiers and Patirosts
of the American Revolution
who came to
Tuscaloosa County Alabama
Robert Aiken • Isaac Jaudon •
Samuel Baker • Reuben Jones •
William Binion • Thomas Keates, Sr. •
Benjamin Blackburn • Daniel . . . — — Map (db m144863) WM
On T.Y. Rogers Jr Avenue north of 14th Street, on the right when traveling north.
In September 1952, Autherine Lucy's
application to the University of
Alabama was accepted. When she
arrived on campus and the university
officials discovered that she was
African-American, they denied her
admission. In 1955, following . . . — — Map (db m144853) HM
On Adams Lane near State Route 467, on the left when traveling south. Reported missing.
As the Civil War moved into the Deep South, many people
fled the shifting war front. Two coinciding events encouraged
Henry Coker to become a refugee: the death of his wife and the
approach of the Union navy, steaming up the Mississippi . . . — — Map (db m109563) HM
Thin black lines indicate changes in relevance. Between each pair of lines entries are ordered geographically but all have the same relevance.
* Inflectional forms of words are their plurals, singulars, and possessives as well as gramatical tenses and similar variations.
