Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Veterans Memorial Park
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, June 14, 2014
1. Veterans Memorial Park Marker
Inscription.
Veterans Memorial Park. . In the late 1960s, Point Park was developed by the City of Florence on this 82-acre site, leased from TVA, for outdoor recreation. It was the first multi-use sport complex in the State of Alabama. In the early 1970s, plans were developed for a Veterans Memorial in the park. The Memorial was built in 1975 and dedicated on Memorial Day of 1977. In April 1983, the name of the park was changed from Point Park to Veterans Memorial Park to honor all Veterans of Lauderdale County who served and died for their country. In 2002, the City of Florence and American Legion Post #11 implemented plans to enhance the Veterans Memorial by restoring and adding static displays to the grounds. These displays include an AH-1F cobra helicopter, a F-4D Phantom jet, a Medal of Honor recipient display, and markers listing Lauderdale County Veterans of world war one, world war two, Korean and Vietnam Wars who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country. These memorials stand as symbols of the patriotism of the citizens of Lauderdale County. The cornerstone of the Memorial tells it all, "Built By Those Who Care."
In the late 1960s, Point Park was developed by the City of Florence on this 82-acre site, leased from TVA, for outdoor recreation. It was the first multi-use sport complex in the State of Alabama. In the early 1970s, plans were developed for a Veterans Memorial in the park. The Memorial was built in 1975 and dedicated on Memorial Day of 1977. In April 1983, the name of the park was changed from Point Park to Veterans Memorial Park to honor all Veterans of Lauderdale County who served and died for their country. In 2002, the City of Florence and American Legion Post #11 implemented plans to enhance the Veterans Memorial by restoring and adding static displays to the grounds. These displays include an AH-1F cobra helicopter, a F-4D Phantom jet, a Medal of Honor recipient display, and markers listing Lauderdale County Veterans of WWI, WWII, Korean and Vietnam Wars who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country. These memorials stand as symbols of the patriotism of the citizens of Lauderdale County. The cornerstone of the Memorial tells it all, "Built By Those Who Care."
Erected 2014 by Florence Historical Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1983.
Location. 34° 48.859′ N, 87°
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37.601′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker is at the intersection of Veterans Park Drive and South Cox Creek Parkway (Alabama Route 133), on the left when traveling south on Veterans Park Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Florence AL 35630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2014, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 785 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2014, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
