Gorgas-Manly Historic District

Tuscaloosa, United States

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The Gorgas–Manly Historic District in Tuscaloosa encompasses 12 acres and eight buildings on the University of Alabama campus, preserving the institution's physical development from its founding through the late 19th century. Reflecting Greek Revival architectural traditions, the district includes Gorgas House and the Little Round House—two of only seven structures that survived the Union Army's burning of the campus on April 4, 1865, commanded by Brigadier General John T. Croxton. Woods Hall was the first building erected after the Civil War, while Clark, Manly, Garland, Tuomey, and Barnard Halls represent construction during the post-Reconstruction economic recovery. Notably, the University financed construction of Manly, Clark, Garland, and other buildings through sales of land granted by Congress as recompense for the wartime destruction, a portion of the 46,800 acres awarded to the institution. The district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Movement

Greek Revival architecture

Type: campus, historic district
Heritage: National Register of Historic Places listed place
Place: Tuscaloosa, United States

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33.21262, -87.54723