Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Rear Admiral Fran McKee
City of Florence Walk of Honor
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, December 1, 2010
1. Rear Admiral Fran McKee Marker
In 1976, Fran McKee became the first woman line officer promoted to Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy. A wide range of opportunities for women in the Navy is a result of her personal example and her work on the Navy's Equal Rights Committee.
Erected 2009 by City of Florence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.
Location. 34° 48.41′ N, 87° 37.876′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker can be reached from Hightower Place south of Veterans Drive (Alabama Route 133), on the left when traveling south. Located 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. General Arthur E. Brown, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Henry S. "Hank" Klibanoff (here, next to this marker); Natalie Chanin (here, next to this marker); Michael "Nick" Nichols (here, next to this marker); James Jackson (a few steps from this marker); Kelton D. (Kelso) Herston
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Also see . . . Fran McKee. Encyclopedia of Alabama website entry (Submitted on May 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 794 times since then and 34 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on December 2, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
