East Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Dr. Nolan Earle Richards
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Photographed by David Curott
1. Dr. Nolan Earle Richards Marker
A native of New Zealand, Dr. Nolan Richards led a group of 63 scientists who developed procedures that revolutionized aluminum production worldwide, and he created a handicap system for sailing regattas used throughout the United States.
Erected 2026 by City of Florence, Alabama.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 2025.
Location. 34° 48.384′ N, 87° 37.884′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. It is in East Florence. It can be reached from Hightower Place south of Veterans Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Justice John A. McKinley (here, next to this marker); Bennett Walker Smith (here, next to this marker); Admiral Richard H. Jackson (here, next to this marker); William D. "Buddy" Killen (here, next to this marker); Dr. Augustine Uzo Mokwunye (here, next to this marker); Brig. Gen. James Lewis Noles (here, next to this marker); Dr. Ethelbert Brinkley Norton (here, next to this marker); Rear Admiral Mary Alice Hall (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
Photographed by David Curott, September 20, 2026
2. Dr. Nolan Earle Richards Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2026, by David Curott of Florence, Alabama. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2026, by David Curott of Florence, Alabama. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
