East Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Dr. Augustine Uzo Mokwunye
Inducted 2021
| | City of Florence Walk of Honor | |
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, March 26, 2023
1. Dr. Augustine Uzo Mokwunye Marker
As Director of the United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa, 1996-2004, Dr. Mokwunye capped a career of service to farmers and others in his native Nigeria and in many other African nations.
Erected 2021 by City of Florence, Alabama.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Environment • Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 2021.
Location. 34° 48.386′ N, 87° 37.884′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. It is in East Florence. It is on Hightower Place. Beginning with marker one, this marker is on pole 10 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.
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: Brig. Gen. James Lewis Noles (here, next to this marker); Justice John A. McKinley (here, next to this marker); Bennett Walker Smith (here, next to this marker); William D. "Buddy" Killen (here, next to this marker); Admiral Richard H. Jackson (here, next to this marker); Dr. Ethelbert Brinkley Norton (a few steps from this marker); Rear Admiral Mary Alice Hall
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Also see . . . Dr. Augustine Uzo Mokwunye Obituary. Greenhill Funeral Home website entry:
Uzo was born in Onicha-Ugbo on December 24, 1941, to father Mokwunye Biosah (Baba) and mother Kafuekwu Mokwunye. The second oldest of four children, Uzo was blessed to have the opportunity to complete a formal western education. Growing up, he helped out on his familys farm and worked any odd jobs he could find starting at an early age. His work ethic and overall excellence in academic and extracurricular activities led to him becoming one of six students, nationally, to receive a full government scholarship to attend Edo College (High School). The five years he spent there would be the foundation for the success he would enjoy in the years to come.(Submitted on March 26, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
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2. Dr. Augustine Uzo Mokwunye
Tribute to Professor Augustine Uzo Mokwunye
United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa website entry
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United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa website entry
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Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, May 29, 2025
3. Dr. Augustine Uzo Mokwunye Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on May 28, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. Photos: 1. submitted on March 26, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 2. submitted on August 30, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on May 30, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
