Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Frank Perron Achorn
City of Florence Walk of Honor
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, June 14, 2012
1. Frank Perron Achorn Marker
In 1947 Frank Achorn began his successful work as a chemical engineer in 45 states and 40 countries to feed the hungry of the world through increased crop yields. He later secured eight patents related to the fertilizer industry.
Erected 2011 by City of Florence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.
Location. 34° 48.401′ N, 87° 37.882′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. It 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 right 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.
Regionally, this 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 walking distance of this marker: William Christopher Handy (here, next to this marker); Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals (here, next to this marker); Stewart Ernest Cink (here, next to this marker); Edward Stanley Robbins (here, next to this marker); Louis A. Eckl (here, next to this marker); Carla Crowder (here, next to this marker); Lin Dunn (here, next to this marker);
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Photographed by Sandra Hughes, June 14, 2012
2. Frank Perron Achorn Marker
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, May 29, 2025
3. Frank Perron Achorn Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 865 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on March 29, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 3. submitted on May 30, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
