Florence in Boone County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
John Uri Lloyd (1849-1936) / Stringtown on the Pike
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2022
1. John Uri Lloyd (1849-1936) side of the marker
John Uri Lloyd (1849-1936). Born in NY, came to Boone Co. KY in 1853. Pharmacist, chemist, inventor & electric herbal medicine pioneer. Wrote series of novels based on local folklore including Stringtown on the Pike in 1900. Founded Lloyd Library & Museum in Cincinnati. Legacy includes local street names & Lloyd Memorial High School.
Stringtown on the Pike. Nickname given to Florence's historic Main Street area by J.U. Lloyd in 1900 with the publication of his local color novel set in his boyhood hometown. Area included homes, churches, shops, hotels, & post office. Old Town Hall, razed in 1971, was used for school, Masons, polling, police court & local Historical Society.
Erected 2018 by Kentucky Historical Society; Kentucky Department of Highways; Sponsored by Boone Co. Historical Society and City of Florence. (Marker Number 2540.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 39° 0.217′ N, 84° 37.343′ W. Marker is in Florence
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dr. Gladys Rouse House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist African American Church, Florence (approx. 0.4 miles away); Skirmish at Florence (approx. 0.4 miles away); Clinton Blankenbeker House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Timberlake (approx. 1˝ miles away); Erlanger Depot / Erlanger Proper Subdivision (approx. 1.6 miles away); Erlanger Depot (approx. 1.6 miles away); Hopeful Lutheran Church (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2022
2. Stringtown on the Pike side of the marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2022
3. John Uri Lloyd (1849-1936) side of the marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2022
4. Stringtown on the Pike side of the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 1, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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