Place description

Tuscaloosa is located in west-central Alabama and is also the American state’s fifth largest city. The city was originally called ‘Tuskaloosa’ and it was only in the 20th century that the spelling changed. The city was incorporated in the year 1819. Named after Tuskaloosa, chief of a Muskogean tribe, the city also served briefly as Alabama’s capital.

Also known as the ‘Druid City’, the city owes this name to the several water oaks that were planted in downtown Tuscaloosa in the 1840s. Today, the city is Alabama's regional centre for education, industry, healthcare and commerce.

Important landmarks/places nearby

You can begin looking around Tuscaloosa by visiting some of the famous places located near campus. The Old Tavern Museum is one such place which sounds and seems interesting. Capitol Park is another place that is worth visiting on account of its rich history. The Hurricane Creek Park and the Monnish Park are some of the nearby places where you can enjoy the scenic beauty of the place of your study.

Crime rate

The overall crime rate of Tuscaloosa, Alabama in the year 2018 was 505.09 per 100,000 population. The farther one goes from the university, the more caution is advised. Since the 2018 crime rate was a 7.76% increase from that of the previous, we recommend you do some research on your own before making a final decision.

Nearby Airports

The Tuscaloosa National Airport is the nearest airport from the campus location. Located just 16 minutes away, it is at an ideal distance if you want to travel anywhere within the country. The nearest international airport is the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, which is more than an hour away.

Nearby Subways and train stations

The Tuscaloosa train station is the only train station nearby, being just 10 minutes away. The only nearby bus stop is the Tuscaloosa stop which is 10 minutes from the campus. All other bus stops are at least 45 minutes away. There are no subway stations so you would have to rely on taking a taxi for daily commuting.

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