Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
General Arthur E. Brown, Jr.
City of Florence Walk of Honor
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, July 13, 2009
1. General Arthur E. Brown Marker
A 1953 graduate of West Point, Gen. Brown culminated a 36-year military career as Director of the Army Staff (1983-1987) and Vice-Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army (1987-1989).
Erected 2007 by City of Florence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.
Location. 34° 48.414′ N, 87° 37.874′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker can be reached from Hightower Place just south of Veterans Drive (Alabama Route 133), on the left when traveling south. Beginning with marker one, this marker is on pole 1 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 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. Norbert Putman (here, next to this marker); Michael "Nick" Nichols (here, next to this marker); Lt. Kathleen Dial Coile (here, next to this marker); Ezra Lee Culver (here, next to this marker); John Thomas Bulls, Jr (here, next to this marker); Henry S. "Hank" Klibanoff (here, next to this marker); Natalie Chanin
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1. Arthur E. Brown, Jr. Arthur Edmon Brown, Jr. was a United States Army four star general who served as Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army (VCSA) from 1987 to 1989. (Submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
2. File:Arthur E Brown.jpg. General Arthur E. Brown, Jr. Picture (Submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
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 1,465 times since then and 38 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.
