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History of Tuscaloosa, Alabama:
Tuscaloosa Is A City In Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It Is Located In The West Central Part Of The State, On The Black Warrior River. The Seat Of Tuscaloosa County6, The City Is The Fifth-largest In Alabama With A Population Of 79,294 (2003 U.S. Census Bureau Estimate).
The City Is On The Black Warrior River Approximately 311 Km (120 Mi.) Upriver From Its Confluence With The Tombigbee River In Demopolis.
Tuscaloosa Is The Center Of Industry, Commerce, Healthcare, And Education For The Region Commonly Known As West Alabama. The City Is Home To The University Of Alabama, Stillman College, And Shelton State Community College. Additionally, The City Is Home To The Region's Largest Mall And Hospital.
The Name Of The City, And The River Running Through It, Comes From Two Choctaw Indian Words, Tushka (warrior) And Lusa (black). It Is Assumed That The City Received Its Name From The Choctaw Chief Tuskalusa, Who Was Defeated By Hernando De Soto In 1540 In The Battle Of Mauvila.
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