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

General John Coffee

City of Florence Walk of Honor

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, July 13, 2009

1. General John Coffee Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Through his personal and business relationship with Andrew Jackson, Gen. Coffee led Jackson's cavalry in the Battle of New Orleans in 1815 and became a celebrated American hero.

Erected 2007 by City of Florence.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.

Location. 34° 48.406′ N, 87° 37.88′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker can be reached from Hightower Place south of Veterans Drive (Route 133), on the left when traveling south. Beginning with marker one, this marker is on pole 4 Front 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kelton D. (Kelso) Herston (here, next to this marker); Ronnie Gene Flippo (here, next to this marker); General Hugh Pate Harris (here, next to this marker); Jonathan Quinn Pettus

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(here, next to this marker); Dr. Willie H. Ruff, III (here, next to this marker); Robert Hue ("Bobby") Wallace (here, next to this marker); Ellen Dorrit Hoffleit (here, next to this marker); Oscar Stanton DePriest (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.

Also see . . .
1. John Coffee. John Coffee (June 2, 1772 – July 7, 1833) was an American planter and military leader. He was considered the most even-tempered and least selfish of Jackson's lifelong friends. He was described as a big awkward man, careless of dress, slow of speech, but kindly, tactful and wise. (Submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

2. Graves: Coffee spend 15 years in Florence. Times Daily Tuesday June 28 2005 page 1A and 3 A by Todd Twilley (Submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

3. Area Once Home to Two Coffee Plantations. Times Daily/Sunday Sept 4, 2005 by Bill McDonald (Submitted on March 22, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

Walk of Honor River Heritage Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, March 22, 2010

2. Walk of Honor River Heritage Park

Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 2,404 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on March 31, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. Photos: 1. submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 2. submitted on March 22, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.