Site of Franklin Hall (The Mound)
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Site of Franklin Hall
(The Mound)
(The Mound)
Transcription
Franklin Hall, an early University dormitory designed by Capt. William Nichols, was erected on this site in 1835. Was one of the buildings destroyed by the Union raid on April 4, 1865. After Civil War the remains of structure were shaped into present mound. By early 20th century this mound had become traditional site for honorary tappings by The University.
Marker donated by Phi Mu Sorority in commemoration of its 50th anniversary at the University of Alabama.
Marker donated by Phi Mu Sorority in commemoration of its 50th anniversary at the University of Alabama.
Sponsors
Placed by the Alabama Historical Association
Date Placed
1981
Specific placement information
On the northwest Quad (near Oliver-Barnard Hall)
Coordinates
33.211617, -87.547067
