Dr. John R. Drish House, Tuscaloosa

Name: Dr. John R. Drish House
Address: Tuscaloosa, United States

#34 among attractions in Tuscaloosa

Greek Revival architecture, Reportedly haunted, Neo-renaissance architecture

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The Dr. John R. Drish House, also known simply as the Drish House, is a historic plantation house in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. It is considered by state preservationists to be one of the most distinctive mixes of the Greek Revival and Italianate styles in Alabama. First recorded by the Historic American Buildings Survey in 1934, it was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on July 31, 1975, and subsequently to the state's "Places in Peril" listing in 2006. It was listed as Jemison School-Drish House on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015. ()

Built: 1837 (187 years ago)Coordinates: 33°11'51"N, 87°33'43"W

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West TuscaloosaTuscaloosa United States

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Day trips

Dr. John R. Drish House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bryant-Denny Stadium, Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District, Bama Theatre, Battle–Friedman House.

1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa
25 min walk • Bryant–Denny Stadium is an outdoor stadium in the southeastern United States, on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. It is the home field of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team of the Southeastern Conference. Opened 93 years ago in 1929, it was originally named Denny Stadium in honor of George H.
0.9 miN
Park, Victorian architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District, Tuscaloosa
23 min walk • The Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District is a historic district which was first listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The listing included 50 contributing buildings on 27 acres, including the historic city hall of Tuscaloosa.
0.8 miNW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Music venue
Bama Theatre, Tuscaloosa
22 min walk • The Bama Theatre is a historic theatre in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that currently serves as the city's performing arts center. Its modern redevelopment is the result of cooperation between the Arts Council of Tuscaloosa and the Tuscaloosa County Parks and Recreation Authority.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Greek Revival architecture, History museum
Battle–Friedman House, Tuscaloosa
14 min walk • The Battle–Friedman House is an antebellum town home located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The house was built in 1835 by Alfred Battle and his wife, Millicent Battle. The house's grounds include the only remaining documented antebellum garden in the state. The house itself is noted...
1.2 miNE
Tower
Denny Chimes, Tuscaloosa
32 min walk • Denny Chimes is a 115-foot tall campanile tower on the south side of The Quad at the University of Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The tower was named in honor of George H. Denny, who served as university president from 1912 to 1936 and then again from 1941 through 1942. It is equipped with a 25-bell carillon.
1.2 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, Tuscaloosa
32 min walk • The Tuscaloosa Amphitheater is an outdoor amphitheater in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA that is used primarily for music performances. It has a seating capacity of 7,470. The amphitheater is located on Jack Warner Parkway, just beside the Hugh R.
1.2 miN
Museum
Queen City Pool and Pool House, Tuscaloosa
31 min walk • The Queen City Pool and Pool House, also known as the Queen City Pool, is a historic bathhouse and swimming pool located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States.
~1820 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Jemison–Van de Graaff Mansion, Tuscaloosa
9 min walk • The Jemison–Van de Graaff Mansion, also known as the Jemison–Van de Graaf–Burchfield House, is a historic house in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. The structure remained a private residence until 1955, when it served first as a library, then publishing house offices, and lastly as a historic house museum.
0.9 miN
Greek Revival architecture
United States Federal Building and Courthouse, Tuscaloosa
23 min walk • The Tuscaloosa Federal Building and Courthouse is a building in downtown Tuscaloosa, Alabama that houses the United States District Court, United States Bankruptcy Court, the U.S.
1.3 miNE
Observatories and planetariums
Gallalee Hall, Tuscaloosa
34 min walk • The University of Alabama Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The new domed observatory was built atop Gallalee Hall, completed in 1949. It replaced the Old Observatory, which had been in use from 1849 until the 1890s.
1.1 miN
Park
Caplewood Drive Historic District, Tuscaloosa
28 min walk • Caplewood Drive Historic District, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a residential historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It included 37 contributing buildings out of a total of about 45 buildings, on 11 acres.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dr. John R. Drish House?

Nearby attractions include Jemison–Van de Graaff Mansion, Tuscaloosa (9 min walk), Battle–Friedman House, Tuscaloosa (14 min walk), Collier–Overby House, Tuscaloosa (17 min walk), West Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa (18 min walk).

How to get to Dr. John R. Drish House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dr. John R. Drish House:

Train

Tuscaloosa (8 min walk)

Bus

Tuscaloosa Trolley (21 min walk)