Byler Road is the oldest public road in Alabama still in use today. Constructed in the mid-1820s, it connected Courtland near the Tennessee River with Tuscaloosa near the Black Warrior River.

Apr 1, 2024 · The Byler Road, named for Captain John Byler of Andrew Jackson’s army, is not a single road but a more than 140-mile-long corridor that now follows two-lane highways and …

Jul 19, 2020 · Byler Road Pioneer's settled path to new lands, agriculture, transport and commerce that began in Northwest Alabama. 140 mile corridor/route designated on December …

ler Road One of the most influential projects in the settlement of Fayette County was the construction of Byler Road, the first . tate road. The road was taken into consideration by the …

Nov 1, 2023 · Alabama’s earliest road, the Old Byler Road, may soon become the state’s prime tourist attraction, tracing a history that could predate the woodland period.

Oct 29, 2023 · Byler Road was authorized by the Alabama State Legislature in 1819 and was constructed under the supervision of Capt. John Byler between 1820 and 1823. It served as a …

The Byler Road was Alabama's first state road. Governor W. W. Bibb signed into law a bill authorizing its construction December 16, 1819. The turnpike was named for John Byler, its …

Oct 30, 2023 · TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - One of Alabama’s oldest roads could create a path of future success for tourism in the state. That’s the goal of members of the Byler …

Dec 11, 2019 · Joel Mize is the author of “The Byler Road”, a new book detailing the history of the Byler Road, which was constructed shortly after Alabama gained statehood in 1819. The road …

Byler Road is the oldest public road in Alabama still in use today. Constructed in the mid-1820s, it connected Courtland near the Tennessee River with Tuscaloosa near the Black Warrior River. …