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

Courtview, Rogers Hall

— 1855 —

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, June 13, 2009

1. Courtview, Rogers Hall 1855 Marker

Inscription. George Washington Foster, planter, built this Greek Revival Mansion. An Act of the legislature was required to close Court Street, In fall of 1864 it was headquarters of Nathan B. Forrest, General, CSA. Foster's daughter, Sarah Independence McDonald and her family, lived here until 1900 when it became the home of Governor Emmet O'Neal. In 1922 it was acquired by Thomas M. Rogers Sr., and in 1948 by the University of North Alabama.

Listed Historic American Buildings Survey National Resister of Historic Places.

Erected by Florence Historical Board Florence Alabama.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 34° 48.337′ N, 87° 40.755′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker is at the intersection of East Ervine Avenue and North Court Street, on the right when traveling west on East Ervine Avenue. Marker is located in front of Rogers Hall on the campus of University of Northern Alabama. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Florence AL 35632, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Edward A. O'Neal Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Simpson House~Irvine Place~Coby Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a

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direct line); Seminary - O'Neal Historic District (about 600 feet away); Sannoner Historic District (about 600 feet away); Locust Dell Academy (about 600 feet away); A More Inclusive Era (about 700 feet away); Pope's Tavern (about 700 feet away); George H. Carroll Lion Habitat (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.

Also see . . .
1. Rogers Hall. Rogers Hall, also known as Courtview and Alumni House, located at 500 Court Street, Florence, Alabama, is a three-story antebellum structure built in 1855. It is one of the oldest historic landmarks on the University of North Alabama campus and one of the university’s most distinctive structures. (Submitted on March 25, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

2. University of North Alabama. Rogers Hall (Courtview) (Submitted on March 25, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

Additional commentary.
1. Rogers Hall
Rogers Hall was constructed by planter George Washington Foster at the summit of Court Street (hence its

Courtview, Rogers Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, June 13, 2009

2. Courtview, Rogers Hall

Court Street dead ends at Rogers Hall (an antebellum mansion) on the UNA campus.

original name, Courtview). Because construction would result in the permanent obstruction of a major thoroughfare, the city had to secure the approval of the Alabama Legislature before work could begin. Permission was granted with the stipulation that “the beauty of the home justify the inconvenience caused the people of the city.

— Submitted March 26, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.

Courtview, Rogers Hall Side View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, June 28, 2009

3. Courtview, Rogers Hall Side View

Courtview, Rogers Hall back view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, March 20, 2010

4. Courtview, Rogers Hall back view

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 2,089 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.