Lexington in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
French-Glover Farm
1837
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, October 28, 2019
1. French-Glover Farm 1837 Marker
Inscription.
French-Glover Farm. Revolutionary War Veteran Benjamin French (1764-1847), a native of Virginia, is buried at this site. Arriving in Limestone County, Alabama, about 1808 French acquired this farm in 1837. The nearby spring is the site of prehistoric Indian Village and Civil War encampments. The two~story log house, originally located three miles southwest of this place, is believed to have been constructed as early as 1829. It was moved here by the Glover family prior to 1813, This road was part of the early Pulaski Pike, a major stagecoach and supply route that connected the river at Florence with Pulaski, Tennessee
Revolutionary War Veteran Benjamin French (1764-1847), a native of Virginia, is buried at this site. Arriving in Limestone County, Alabama, about 1808 French acquired this farm in 1837.
The nearby spring is the site of prehistoric Indian Village and Civil War encampments. The two~story log house, originally located three miles southwest of this place, is believed to have been constructed as early as 1829. It was moved here by the Glover family prior to 1813, This road was part of the early Pulaski Pike, a major stagecoach and supply route that connected the river at Florence with Pulaski, Tennessee
Erected 1994 by Darrell and Kimberly Glover and the Florence, Alabama Historical Board.
Location. 34° 58.885′ N, 87° 23.811′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker is on County Route 136, 0.6 miles east of County Road 640, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3596 Co Rd 136, Lexington AL 35648, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The Glover Family still owns the farm. The log house is in the background.
Photographed By Bambi Lynn, January 23, 2022
4. French-Glover Farm 1837 Marker
Spoke with owner of property, Darrell Glover. He said this is the original cabin, but with obvious additions...to include siding being added three different times over the years
Photographed By Bambi Lynn, January 23, 2022
5. Benjamin French Grave
Benjamin French is buried across the road from the historical marker, beside a beautiful rusty old barn.
Photographed By Bambi Lynn, January 23, 2022
6. Benjamin French gravesite located across the road from the historical marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2019, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 747 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 31, 2019, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 25, 2022, by Bambi Lynn of Lexington, Alabama. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.