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

George H. Carroll Lion Habitat

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, March 20, 2010

1. George H. Carroll Lion Habitat Marker

Inscription. The lion habitat is named in honor of George H. Carroll (1926-1998), a long-standing friend and supporter of the University of North Alabama (UNA). Mr. Carroll was the loving husband of Virginia Sego Carroll and father of Steven, Judy, and George Jr., and David. He was a prominent and successful businessman, community leader and philanthropist. Mr. Carroll loved the UNA lions and it is only fitting that this facility bears his name.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.

Location. 34° 48.446′ N, 87° 40.706′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. It can be reached from North Wood Avenue. Marker is located at the UNA Lions Habitat. 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

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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: A More Inclusive Era (within shouting distance of this marker); Locust Dell Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); T.S. Stribling (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); T.S. Stribling 1903 (about 300 feet away); Major General George Washington Goethals' Home (about 400 feet away); Florence State Teachers College Heroes of World War II (about 400 feet away); 1st Lt. Chadwick McFall Barber (about 400 feet away); World War I Memorial Amphitheater (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.

George H. Carroll image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, March 20, 2010

2. George H. Carroll

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, March 20, 2010

3. UNA and Leo

Leo III and Una image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, March 20, 2010

4. Leo III and Una

(Panthera leo) David B. Carroll, in loving memory and honor of his father George HH. Carroll (1926-1998), provided a charitable contribution to cover the cost of purchasing Leo III and Una. These African Nubian lions were born in captivity at the Greenville Wildlife Park, a 501 (c) (3) organization, which provides education about and is a refuge and sanctuary for wild animals. The University and the surrounding community owe a deep debt of gratitude to David B. Carroll for gifting funds for Leo III and Una to the UNA Foundation, and for his many other philanthropic contributions.

George H. Carroll Lion Habitat image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, March 20, 2010

5. George H. Carroll Lion Habitat

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, May 19, 2009

6. George H. Carroll Lion Habitat

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, May 19, 2009

7. Lions

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, May 27, 2005

8. George H. Carroll Lion Habitat

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,867 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 12, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.