Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
World War I Memorial Trees
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 19, 2010
1. World War I Memorial Trees Marker
Inscription.
World War I Memorial Trees. . On February 20, 1919, a row of memorial trees was planted along the east side of what was then Seminary Street (now Harrison Entrance) on city property fronting two new State Normal School dormitories. These trees were planted in honor of the men of Lauderdale County who gave their lives during World War I. On April 20, 1919, an additional tree from the battlefields of France, sent by the President of that country, was planted shortly thereafter. This monument was erected near the trees. The monument was moved from its original location to this site and rededicated on November 9, 2002. The 40 men from Lauderdale County who lost their lives during World War I are listed on a monument in front of the American Legion Building at 318 South Court Street, and at the Veterans Memorial on South Cox Creek Parkway, Florence.
On February 20, 1919, a row of memorial trees was planted along the east side of what was then Seminary Street (now Harrison Entrance) on city property fronting two new State Normal School dormitories. These trees were planted in honor of the men of Lauderdale County who gave their lives during World War I. On April 20, 1919, an additional tree from the battlefields of France, sent by the President of that country, was planted shortly thereafter. This monument was erected near the trees. The monument was moved from its original location to this site and rededicated on November 9, 2002. The 40 men from Lauderdale County who lost their lives during World War I are listed on a monument in front of the American Legion Building at 318 South Court Street, and at the Veterans Memorial on South Cox Creek Parkway, Florence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1914.
Location. 34° 48.482′ N, 87° 40.786′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker can be reached from N. Woods Avenue. On UNA Campus at Amphitheater grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Florence AL 35630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
These trees are planted in memory of The Lauderdale County Soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice 1917-1945
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, June 28, 2009
3. World War I Memorial Tree Marker
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 19, 2010
4. World War I Memorial Trees
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, May 26, 2009
5. World War I Memorial located in Veterans Park
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, July 27, 2009
6. World War I Memorial at American Legion located on North Court St. Florence, Al.
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 1,567 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on September 20, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 2, 3. submitted on September 12, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 4. submitted on September 20, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 5, 6. submitted on September 12, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
