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

Pope's Tavern

Lambeth Home

Photographed By Sandra Hughes Tidwell, December 8, 2022

1. Pope's Tavern Marker

Inscription.
Constructed by 1830 by Leroy Pope as a Stagecoach Stop, Tavern and Inn and named Pope's Tavern.

The building was used as a Hospital by both Union and Confederate Soldiers during the War between the States.

In 1874 it as purchased for a Residence by Felix Lambeth whose Descendants owned it until 1965 when it was Purchased and restored by Public Donations and City Funds.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 34° 48.302′ N, 87° 40.62′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker is on Hermitage Drive just north of North Seminary Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 Hermitage Dr, 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. Pope's Tavern Museum (here, next to this marker); Seminary - O'Neal Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Sannoner Historic District (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edward A. O'Neal Home (about 600 feet away); First United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); Simpson House~Irvine Place~Coby Hall

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(about 600 feet away); Colonel Pickett Place (about 600 feet away); Regions Bank (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.

Pope's Tavern Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, February 25, 2002

2. Pope's Tavern Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2022, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 14, 2022, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 2. submitted on May 13, 2013, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.