Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
115th Signal Battalion
Organized 1940
Erected by Florence Historical Board Florence Alabama.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, 2nd Iraq • War, Korean • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is December 1, 1871.
Location. 34° 48.363′ N, 87° 39.89′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker is on East Mobile Street south of North Royal Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Located in Memorial Grove. 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. Fort Willingham (a few steps from this marker); St. Joseph Catholic Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Mountain" Tom Clark (about 700 feet away); Florence Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Patton Elementary School (approx. ¼ mile away); Soldier's Rest (approx. 0.3 miles away); East Florence Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Confederate Fort (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 2,409 times since then and 74 times this year. Last updated on October 29, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on March 13, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 2, 3. submitted on November 17, 2013, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.