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

John Wilkinson Taylor

City of Florence Walk of Honor

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 2, 2019

1. John Wilkinson Taylor Marker

Inscription. As Deputy Director-General of UNESCO, Dr. John W. Taylor pioneered international programs following WWII aimed at ending illiteracy by promoting education within communities. He introduced an early version of distance learning through correspondence courses via radio.

Inducted 2018

City of Florence
Walk of Honor

Erected 2018 by City of Florence.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 2018.

Location. 34° 48.399′ N, 87° 37.883′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Beginning with marker one, this marker is on pole 7 backside. 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 at or near this postal address: 10 Hightower Pl, 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. Lin Dunn (here, next to this marker); Edward Stanley Robbins (here, next to this marker); Michael Hall Mobbs (here, next to this marker); Frank Perron Achorn (here, next to this marker); William Christopher Handy (here, next to this marker); Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals

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(here, next to this marker); Stewart Ernest Cink (here, next to this marker); Harlon Hill (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 2, 2019

2. John Wilkinson Taylor Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2019, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on March 31, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2019, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.