Posted in Alabama May 27, 2017 by

What Once Stood In This Historic Alabama Park Is Nothing Short Of Amazing

Alabama is well known for its great history. Luckily, by visiting the state’s many historic landmarks, we’re able to learn all about the great history it’s known for. To find out the history of Alabama’s earliest days, a great city to visit is Tuscaloosa. Incorporated as a town on December 13, 1819, Tuscaloosa is only one day older than the state of Alabama.

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Tuscaloosa served as Alabama's state capital from 1826 to 1846. In 1847, it relocated to Montgomery.
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The Capitol building was once considered the "Jewel of Tuscaloosa."
In 1857, the former Capitol building was leased to the Alabama Central Female College for 99 years.
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During its operation, this all-female college was well known for its great education.
Sadly, in 1923, the historic building burned completely to the ground. Faulty wiring was supposedly the cause.
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People as far away as Greensboro reported seeing the smoke.
Following the fire, people from near and far visited the historic site to salvage material left from the ruins.
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It wasn't long before people were constructing homes made from salvaged bricks, or decorating their yards with fragments from the historic building.
During the 1930s, the ruins were preserved. Today, the historic site is known as Capitol Park.
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Capitol Park is located at 2828 6th Street, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401.
Without a doubt, Capitol Park is a great place to visit if you love history. As you stroll the grounds of this historic site, you'll be reminded of Alabama's early days.
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When you visit Capitol Park, don't forget your camera. After all, it's one of the best places in Tuscaloosa to take pictures.

Have you ever strolled the grounds of Alabama’s Capitol Park? If so, what did you think about it? Share your thoughts with us!

For a list of more historic sites to visit in Alabama, click here.