Julia Tarrant Barron | |
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| Born | Julia Ann Tarrant December 18, 1805 |
| Died | February 5, 1890 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | philanthropist |
| Years active | 1832-1889 |
| Known for | founding Judson College, Stamford University and The Alabama Baptist newspaper |
Julia Tarrant Barron (1805–1890) was a founder of Judson College in Marion, Alabama, and Howard College, renamed subsequently to Samford University now located in Homewood, Alabama. She also co-founded The Alabama Baptist newspaper with pastor Milo P. Jewett and donated the land for the construction of the Siloam Baptist Church. She was posthumously inducted into the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame.