Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
John Thomas Bulls, Jr
City of Florence Walk of Honor
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, December 1, 2010
1. John Thomas Bulls, Jr Marker
For 21 years following the end of World War II, John Bulls served as Agricultural Extension Advisor for the U.S. State Dept. in India, Nigeria, Tunisia and Uganda, assisting farmers and organizing community development programs.
Erected 2009 by City of Florence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Agriculture.
Location. 34° 48.411′ N, 87° 37.877′ 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 2 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. Ezra Lee Culver (here, next to this marker); Henry S. "Hank" Klibanoff (here, next to this marker); Lt. Kathleen Dial Coile (here, next to this marker); Oscar Stanton DePriest (here, next to this marker); Ellen Dorrit Hoffleit (here, next to this marker); Robert Hue ("Bobby") Wallace
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Mr. Bulls began his career as an agricultural vocational teacher at Snow Hill Institute in Snow Hill, Ala. He joined the Army Air Force in 1942, during World War II, and served for three years as a radio operator. He received the Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge and European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, with one Silver Star and two Bronze Stars for his military service. After the war, he worked with the Alabama Cooperative Extension service as a Colbert County agent from 1945 to 1952. He then served for 21 years as Agricultural Extension Advisor for the Foreign Service Division of the U.S. State Department Agency for International Development.
Article from Times Daily Jan 25, 2002
— Submitted December 2, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, December 1, 2010
2. John Thomas Bulls, Jr Marker
April 4, 1914 - Jan. 21, 2002
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 807 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on March 31, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
