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

City of Florence

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, June 28, 2009

1. City of Florence Marker

Inscription. Florence was surveyed for the Cypress Land Company in 1818 by Ferdinand Sannoner and named for the famous capital of Tuscany. The county seat of Lauderdale County, it was first incorporated in 1826. Located at the foot of Muscle Shoals, it became a thriving agricultural and commercial center with light industry and significant religious, educational, and medical institutions. During the Civil War, Florence was occupied by both armies at various times. The Tennessee Valley Authority with Wilson and Wheeler Dams contributed to further economic development.

Erected by Florence Historical Board, Florence, Alabama.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 34° 48.074′ N, 87° 40.575′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. It is at the intersection of East Mobile Street and North Court Street on East Mobile Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Southall Drugs (within shouting distance of this marker); Downtown Florence Historic District (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Founding of Florence (about 500 feet away);

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Original Site of FAME Recording Studio (about 500 feet away); Justice John McKinley Federal Building (about 500 feet away); Wheeler Rifles (about 500 feet away); Dred Scott (about 600 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.

City of Florence -Court Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, June 28, 2009

2. City of Florence -Court Street

City of Florence Mobile St image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, June 28, 2009

3. City of Florence Mobile St

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, August 28, 2009

4. Wheeler Dam

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, November 25, 2001

5. Wilson Dam

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,478 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 4, 5. submitted on September 7, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.