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

Andrew Lee Phillips

1855-1938

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, November 21, 2020

1. Andrew Lee Phillips Marker

Inscription. Descended from early Lauderdale County pioneers, Andrew Lee Phillips established a general merchandise store here in 1888. Later, he owned and operated a gin, grist mill, and flour rolling mill. In 1917, he was responsible for the city's first bank and served as its first president. A member of the County Board of Education, he gave the land, provided one-fourth of funds, and with others in the community, manufactured and donated the bricks needed to build the local school. He also donated the land for the Lexington United Methodist Church.

Erected by Florence Historical Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 34° 58.11′ N, 87° 22.278′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. It is at the intersection of Alabama Route 101 and County Route 71, on the right when traveling south on Alabama Route 101. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lexington AL 35648, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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marker is in North Alabama

and in the Shoals.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: French-Glover Farm (approx. 1.7 miles away); Grassy Memorial Chapel and Cemetery (approx. 4 miles away); Springfield Community / Springfield Church and School (approx. 5.6 miles away); Town of Anderson (approx. 6.6 miles away); Hugh Pate Harris (approx. 6.6 miles away); Gabriel “Old Gabe” Butler (approx. 7.3 miles away); Cherokee Chief Doublehead's Village Around 1800 (approx. 8.2 miles away); Daniel White (approx. 8.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Andrew Lee Phillips Marker looking north image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, November 21, 2020

2. Andrew Lee Phillips Marker looking north

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 600 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.