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Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
 

Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals

City of Florence Walk of Honor

 
 
Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, July 13, 2009
1. Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals Marker
Inscription.
In 1891, G.W. Goethals, in his role as supervisor of public works on the Tennessee River, reported directly to the Secretary of War. Later, he was Chief Engineer for the construction of the Panama Canal.
 
Erected 2007 by City of Florence.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
 
Location. 34° 48.402′ N, 87° 37.883′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker can be reached from Hightower Place south of Veterans Drive (Alabama Route 133), on the left when traveling south. Beginning with marker one, this marker is on pole 6 front side. It is one of 18 poles each has four sides that is located behind the Marriott Hotel in River Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Florence AL 35630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Christopher Handy (here, next to this marker); Frank Perron Achorn (here, next to this marker); Stewart Ernest Cink (here, next to this marker); Edward Stanley Robbins (here, next to this marker); Lin Dunn (here, next to this marker); John Wilkinson Taylor (here, next to this marker); Jonathan Quinn Pettus
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(here, next to this marker); Kelton D. (Kelso) Herston (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
 
Also see . . .
1. George Washington Goethals. Wikiedia entry:
George Washington Goethals (pronounced gō-thülz; June 29, 1858 – January 21, 1928) was a United States Army officer and civil engineer, best known for his supervision of construction and the opening of the Panama Canal. The Goethals Bridge between Staten Island, New York City and Elizabeth, New Jersey is named in his honor, as is the Goethals Medal. (Submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.) 

2. Wilson Dam Pictures. Wilson Dam Pictures (Submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.) 

3. Wilson Dam. Wilson Dam is a dam spanning the Tennessee River between Lauderdale County and Colbert County in the U.S. state of Alabama. It impounds Wilson Lake. It is one of nine Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) dams on the Tennessee River. The dam was declared a National Historic Landmark on November 13th, 1966. (Submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.) 

4. Goethals left mark on Shoals. Article in Florence Times Daily by Terry Pace Page 1A and 7E (Submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.) 

5. Tennessee River dam biggest feat of area's century.
Walk of Honor River Heritage Park image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, March 22, 2010
2. Walk of Honor River Heritage Park
Article in Times Daily by Vincent Toney Friday February 28, 1992 (Submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.) 
 
Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals Home image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, June 6, 2009
3. Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals Home
Located at: 629 North Wood Avenue Florence AL
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,387 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on March 31, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. Photos:   1. submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.   2. submitted on March 22, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.   3. submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.

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