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

Downtown Florence Historic District

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, June 28, 2009

1. Downtown Florence Historic District Marker

Inscription. From the time Florence was established in 1818, a slow but steady growth occurred. In the late 1880s the town's population increased by 500 percent as an industrial boom began. This area became the core of the business district. Most of the structures within this district were constructed between 1880 and 1920. The district was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.

Erected by Florence Historical Board Florence, Alabama.

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

Location. 34° 48.006′ N, 87° 40.544′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. It is at the intersection of South Court Street and East Tennessee Street (Alabama Route 2), on the right when traveling north on South Court 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: Founding of Florence (within shouting distance of this marker); Wheeler Rifles (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Site of FAME Recording Studio (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); City of Florence (about 400 feet away); Southall Drugs

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(about 400 feet away); Dred Scott (about 500 feet away); Lauderdale County (about 700 feet away); Justice John McKinley Federal Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.

Additional commentary.
1. Historic Area
Roughly, 104 N. Court St.-119 S. Court St. (E side), 100-128 E. Tennessee St. and 106, 108 and 110 S. Seminary St.
Bountary Increased - Roughly bounded by Pine St., Alabama St., Wood Ave., and Tuscaloosa St.

— Submitted September 2, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.

Additional keywords. Historic Districts

Downtown Florence Historic District image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, June 28, 2009

2. Downtown Florence Historic District

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, June 28, 2009

3. Downtown Florence Historic District Marker

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, June 28, 2009

4. Downtown Florence Historic District Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 2,018 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 1, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.