Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
General Hugh Pate Harris
City of Florence Walk of Honor
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, January 26, 2014
1. General Hugh Pate Harris Marker
Hugh P. Harris became a four-star general in 1964, the 66th officer to receive this rank. A leader in the development of the airborne concept, he held such important post as Commanding General, U.S. Continental Army Commander.
Erected 2013 by City of Florence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. 34° 48.407′ N, 87° 37.879′ 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. Beginning with marker one, this marker is on pole 4 right side. It is one of 18 poles each has four sides that is located behind the Marriott Hotel 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. Ronnie Gene Flippo (here, next to this marker); Kelton D. (Kelso) Herston (here, next to this marker); General John Coffee (here, next to this marker); Dr. Willie H. Ruff, III (here, next to this marker); Robert Hue ("Bobby") Wallace (here, next to this marker); Ellen Dorrit Hoffleit (here, next to this marker);
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Also see . . . Hugh P. Harris. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 30, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, January 26, 2014
2. General Hugh Pate Harris Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2014, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 520 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on March 31, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 26, 2014, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
