Fort Jackson

Historical marker location:

2521 West Fort Toulouse Road, Wetumpka, Alabama

( Marker is on West Fort Toulouse Road, 0.3 miles south of Jackson Park Road, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1915

The University of Alabama was the site of one of the most dramatic moments in college football history. In 1970, legendary Alabama head coach Bear Bryant walked onto the field during a game against Southern California and ordered his team to remove their helmets as a sign of respect for the recent passing of USC's coach.