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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Lauderdale County, Alabama

 
Clickable Map of Lauderdale County, Alabama and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Lauderdale County, AL (239) Colbert County, AL (108) Lawrence County, AL (59) Limestone County, AL (90) Tishomingo County, MS (30) Giles County, TN (73) Hardin County, TN (631) Lawrence County, TN (61) Wayne County, TN (28)  LauderdaleCounty(239) Lauderdale County (239)  ColbertCounty(108) Colbert County (108)  LawrenceCounty(59) Lawrence County (59)  LimestoneCounty(90) Limestone County (90)  TishomingoCountyMississippi(30) Tishomingo County (30)  GilesCountyTennessee(73) Giles County (73)  HardinCounty(631) Hardin County (631)  LawrenceCounty(61) Lawrence County (61)  WayneCounty(28) Wayne County (28)
Florence is the county seat for Lauderdale County
Adjacent to Lauderdale County, Alabama
      Colbert County (108)  
      Lawrence County (59)  
      Limestone County (90)  
      Tishomingo County, Mississippi (30)  
      Giles County, Tennessee (73)  
      Hardin County, Tennessee (631)  
      Lawrence County, Tennessee (61)  
      Wayne County, Tennessee (28)  
 
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101 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Larimore Home — 1870
Built by Theophilus Brown Larimore and his wife, Esther Gresham Larimore, as a home and educational center. Near site of foundry and arsenal of War Between The States, it served as a school, 1871-1887, to train ministers and Christian workers of the . . . Map (db m35261) HM
102 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Lauderdale County
A County Older Than the State Lauderdale County created Feb. 6, 1818 by Alabama Territorial Legislature (Alabama became a state in 1819). Named for Col. James Lauderdale, cavalryman under Gen. John Coffee and Andrew Jackson, War of . . . Map (db m35185) HM
103 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Lieutenant Colonel R. Edward Yeilding — United States Air Force
This F-4D Phantom is displayed in honor of Lt. Col. Edward Yeilding and all Veterans who served with the Phantom aircraft. Captain Ed Yeiding’s name is painted on the front canopy to honor his nine years flying Phantoms similar to this F-4D and . . . Map (db m84028) HM
104 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Lin Dunn — City of Florence Walk of Honor
Serving as head coach in women's collegiate basketball, 1970-1996, Lin Dunn became a 17-year coach in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and was inducted into the WNBA Hall of Fame in 2014. Inducted 2018 City of . . . Map (db m219309) HM
105 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Locust Dell Academy — 1834~1843
On this site Nicholas Marcellus Hentz conducted a girls' school. Native of Metz, France, Hentz was a painter, entomologist, author, and was once a professor at University of North Alabama. Experimenting with silkworms, he planted groves of mulberry . . . Map (db m84029) HM
106 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Locust Street Historic District — 1818
Part of the city's first residential area, this district contains a variety of architectural styles. Originally the dwellings were log cabins. An early sawmill on Cypress Creek and a nearby brick yard provided lumber and bricks for many of the . . . Map (db m156926) HM
107 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Lone Cedar Church of Christ — 1898
Christians first met here in a log building which also served as a schoolhouse. In 1909 a frame building was constructed. Because of a single cedar tree in prominent view, it was given the name Lone Cedar by Wilbert M (Will) Behel, an early . . . Map (db m35231) HM
108 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Lt. Col. R. Edward Yeilding — City of Florence Walk of Honor
After flying more than 90 worldwide reconnaissance missions, in 1990 Lt. Col. Ed Yeilding set a coast to coast aircraft speed record of 67 minutes 54 seconds flying an SR-71 spy plane, which is now at the Smithsonian.Map (db m219174) HM
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109 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Lynn Middleton Sibley — City of Florence Walk of Honor
Devoting her career to reducing childbirth mortality among women and newborns across the world, Lynn Sibley developed a 21st century community-based model for maternal and newborn health in low-resource countries.Map (db m219330) HM
110 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Macedonia Church of Christ
Tracing its roots to the early 1800's, The Macedonia Baptist Church originally met in homes with Joseph Fanning, visiting evangelist. In 1834, J.W. Smith supervised a building on this site. In 1880, T.B. Larimore, an evangelist among Churches of . . . Map (db m84032) HM
111 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals — City of Florence Walk of Honor
In 1891, G.W. Goethals, in his role as supervisor of public works on the Tennessee River, reported directly to the Secretary of War. Later, he was Chief Engineer for the construction of the Panama Canal.Map (db m219307) HM
112 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Major General George Washington Goethals' Home — 1888~1907
The great engineering genius of the Panama Canal lived at this site from 1888 until 1907. As a young lieutenant, Gothals was sent to Florence to speed up the work on the Muscle Shoals Canal Project which effectively by~passed the serious river . . . Map (db m84033) HM
113 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Maud McKnight Lindsay — May 13, 1874 - May 30, 1941
Born in Tuscumbia, Lived in Sheffield Daughter of Robert Burns Lindsay, Governor of Alabama 1870. Teacher of Alabama's first kindergarten - 1898. Ranks as one of the greatest kindergarten teachers in the world. Author of 14 books for children. . . . Map (db m84041) HM
114 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Maurice Causey — City of Florence Walk of Honor
At age 16 in 1982, Maurice Causey won a Ford Foundation Scholarship to the American School of Ballet. He has served at Ballet Master for the Royal Swedish Ballet and the Netherland Dance Theater. Inducted 2018 Map (db m219179) HM
115 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — McFarland Park and Recreation Area
This bottom land serves as a reservoir for TVA's flood control program. Florence leases it for recreational purposes when not being used by TVA. Major Robert McFarland, a native of Ireland, his wife, Kate Armstead McFarland, and their seven . . . Map (db m28453) HM
116 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Michael "Nick" Nichols — City of Florence Walk of Honor
Winner of international awards such as the 1982 Wildlife Photographer of the Year through the Overseas Press Club, Michael Nichols was named Photography Editor-at-Large for National Geographic Magazine in 2008.Map (db m219296) HM
117 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Michael Hall Mobbs — City of Florence Walk of Honor
Representing the Secretary of Defense at the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks in the 1980's, Michael Mobbs was a leader in negotiations between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R., resulting in the most complex arms control treaty in history.Map (db m219178) HM
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118 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Natalie Chanin — City of Florence Walk of Honor
Beginning in the year 2000, the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum in New York and the National Textile Museum in Washington, among others have honored the fabric and clothing designs of internationally known Natalie Chanin.Map (db m219292) HM
119 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — New Hope Church of Christ — 1875
Begun as Concordia Church of Christ, this historic church met first when W. B. Young traveled from Bethel-Berry to preach at the old Burcham Valley School House. This congregation became known as the New Hope Church of Christ. Long-time members, . . . Map (db m156990) HM
120 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — North Wood Avenue Historic District—Expansion — 1832-1930
This expansion includes all the houses on East Hawthorne and Meridian Streets and many on Kendrick Street with ages ranging from an 1832 townhouse to bungalows built in the 1920s. In July 1862 the Union forces under General Don Carlos Buell camped . . . Map (db m156980) HM
121 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — North Wood United Methodist Church
In 1908 a group of Christian believers met in the Fifth Ward School on the west side of the 1100 block of North Wood Avenue for Sunday School and worship. After land was donated at this site, a frame church was built in 1909 and it became one of the . . . Map (db m156981) HM
122 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Old Confederate Fort — 1862-1865
This high elevation was used by both armies during the Civil War. Large earthworks were constructed in February 1862 by Confederate Brigadier General Daniel Ruggles. At the time, more than 500 sick and wounded soldiers were being treated in . . . Map (db m156920) HM
123 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Old Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church & Cemetery — Lauderdale County
In 1824, settlers from the Carolinas built Old Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church, the first church in the Cowpen Creek area and one of the earliest churches in Lauderdale County. Although the cemetery was likely established before the church . . . Map (db m236490) HM
124 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Original Site of FAME Recording Studio — early 1960's
This marks the site of the pioneering music company of Florence Alabama Music Enterprises (FAME), a name which became renowned worldwide as the home of "the Muscle Shoals Sound". FAME was founded in the early 1960's by three young local . . . Map (db m156923) HM
125 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Oscar Stanton DePriest — City of Florence Walk of Honor
In 1928, Oscar S. DePriest, son of former slaves, became the first 20th Century African-American Congressman from the north. He is credited with the Anti-discrimination Amendment to the 1933 Civilian Conservation Corps Bill.Map (db m219190) HM
126 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Patton Elementary School — (1891-1958)
First school in Florence Public school system built 1890 on land given by Governor Robert M. Patton. It was occupied in 1891. Designed originally to serve all white elementary school children of Florence. Usually served six grades divided into nine . . . Map (db m84042) HM
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127 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Pesthouse and Cemetery / Pestilences — 1866 / "Prior to 20th Century"
Side 1 Following an outbreak of the dreaded plague, smallpox (Variola), at Florence during the winter of 1865-66, the Board of Alderman adopted a resolution on January 2, 1866, that a Pesthouse be “erected at the vineyard as soon as . . . Map (db m84043) HM
128 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery — — Established prior to 1843 —
The first marked grave here is that of David Reeder who died November 14, 1843. An earlier unmarked burial was a Mrs. McClure from Ireland. The original log church and school stood just north of the cemetery. In 1884, a new church was erected north . . . Map (db m156987) HM
129 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Pope's Tavern — Lambeth Home
Constructed by 1830 by Leroy Pope as a Stagecoach Stop, Tavern and Inn and named Pope's Tavern. The building was used as a Hospital by both Union and Confederate Soldiers during the War between the States. In 1874 it as purchased for a . . . Map (db m212435) HM
130 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Pope's Tavern Museum
Pope's Tavern Museum is housed in a building that dates back to the early 1800s. According to legend Christopher Cheatham built and operated a tavern on this site for Leroy Pope in 1811. This was seven years before the founding of Florence in . . . Map (db m66764) HM WM
131 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Prehistoric Mound — (Probably Built Between 100 B.C and 400 A.D.)
This is the highest domiciliary mound in the Tennessee Valley. It was probably built between 100 B.C. and 400 A.D. by a prehistoric people of the ancient Woodland Culture. Such mounds served as bases for ceremonial temples or chief's houses. This . . . Map (db m28457) HM
132 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Prehistoric Native Americans / Historic Native Americans — (Circa 8,000 B.C. ~1500 A.D.) / (Circa 1550 A.D.~ 1816 A.D.)
Side A This area near the mouth of Cypress Creek was inhabited by Archaic People as early as 8,000 B.C. Their main food consisted of freshwater mollusks from the river. (These mussels were the origin of the name "Muscle Shoals.") The . . . Map (db m84044) HM
133 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Rear Adm. John Murray Hood — City of Florence Walk of Honor
Commander of the Hawk, the fastest U.S. ship in the Spanish-American War, Rear Admiral John M. Hood then commanded the Fourth Division of the Atlantic Fleet in World War I. The USS John Hood (DD-655) was named for him. Inducted . . . Map (db m219331) HM
134 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Rear Admiral Fran McKee — City of Florence Walk of Honor
In 1976, Fran McKee became the first woman line officer promoted to Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy. A wide range of opportunities for women in the Navy is a result of her personal example and her work on the Navy's Equal Rights Committee.Map (db m219332) HM
135 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Regions Bank
This building which was completed in 1983 is an accurate replica of the local historical mansion known as The Forks of Cypress. The original mansion, completed in 1822 by James and Sarah Jackson on a knoll five miles from Florence Alabama, was . . . Map (db m29253) HM
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136 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Removal
The American government wanted the Chickasaw land to grow cotton. The Chickasaw began negotation with the United States government in 1786 and within 50 years their ancestral homeland and hunting grounds were cederd to the American government. As . . . Map (db m212216) HM
137 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Ronnie Gene Flippo — City of Florence Walk of Honor
In his 14 years in the U.S. House of Representatives (1977-1991), Ronnie Flippo held such important posts as the chairmanship of the Space Science Subcommittee during the development of the space shuttle, Columbia.Map (db m219170) HM
138 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church — (Organized 1879 from earlier 1840 Congregation)
In early 1840s about 14 African-American members from First Methodist formed own congregation “Church Springs” near South Court Street. In 1857, a nearby brick cow shed was converted for its use under Rev. Robin Lightfoot who became a . . . Map (db m84050) HM
139 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Samuel Cornelius Phillips — City of Florence Walk of Honor
Known as the "Father of Rock and Roll," Sam Phillips established Sun Records in 1952, helping Elvis Presley and other well-known artists launch their careers. He received a Grammy for Lifetime Achievement in music.Map (db m219189) HM
140 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Sannoner Historic District
Named for Ferdinand Sannoner, who surveyed the town of Florence for the Cypress Land Company in 1818, the district contains twenty-five structures on North Court and North Pine Streets. Wealthy planters, lawyers and merchants occupied the six fine . . . Map (db m84047) HM
141 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Sannoner Historic District Medical Arts Building
Built in 1826 in the Spanish Revival architectural style, this is the first structure in Florence erected with a steel skeleton supporting the floors, walls and roof. The framework is strong enough to support two more stories than were actually . . . Map (db m35176) HM
142 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Sculpture Relief Books and Learning — 1921
This sculpture relief was created by James W. Stoves and placed above the entrance to Gilbert Elementary School in 1921. In 1980, following the demolition of Gilbert school, it was moved to Hibbett Middle School. Because of its theme which relates . . . Map (db m84048) HM
143 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Seminary - O'Neal Historic District
Named for the O’Neal family which produced two Alabama governors and for seminary, the street on which the Synodical Female College was located, the Seminary-O’Neal Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. . . . Map (db m84049) HM
144 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Simpson House~Irvine Place~Coby Hall
Built by John Simpson in 1843, on the site of his earlier home, this residence was occupied at various times by both armies during the Civil War. Purchased in 1867 by George W. Foster, builder of Courtview, for his daughter, Virginia, and her . . . Map (db m45808) HM
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145 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Soldier's Rest — -1862-
This area is the military cemetery for Confederate Soldiers. After an 1862 skirmish in the streets of Florence, it was used to bury casualties until the end of the Civil War. Many unknown Confederates and a few unknown Union soldiers rest here. . . . Map (db m28402) HM
146 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Southall Drugs
Charles Morton Southall (1864-1952) constructed this Commercial Italianate style building in 1900 of the finest materials for his wholesale/retail drug business. The elegant interior by Charles Hester, New York City, contained the area's first . . . Map (db m35175) HM
147 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — St. Joseph Catholic Church — 1898
Florence Roman Catholic established their first church here in 1898 with Gammelbert Bunner, OSB, as pastor. They earlier met in private homes attended by visiting priests. Churches in Tuscumbia and St. Florian served the Shoals at large. The . . . Map (db m141958) HM
148 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — St. Mark Baptist Church — 1859
St. Mark Baptist Church is the oldest Missionary Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama. In 1859, a group of Christians began worshipping in a brush arbor on this site. John A. Rorttock, Trustee for colored members of the Missionary Baptist Church, . . . Map (db m99898) HM
149 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Stewart Ernest Cink — City of Florence Walk of Honor
Winner of both national and international golfing championships, in 2009 Stewart Clink became the first native Alabamian to claim the coveted claret jug as the champion of the British Open in Turnberry, Scotland.Map (db m219306) HM
150 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Sweetwater — 1828 —
Home of Major John Brahan, veteran War of 1812. Major General, Alabama Militia, who owned 4,000 acres here. Built of bricks made on the place, marble mantels imported from Italy, boxwood hedge from London. Named for spring nearby. Federal and . . . Map (db m28404) HM
151 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — T.S. Stribling 1903
T.S. Stribling (1881-1965) was a 1903 graduate of the State Normal School, now the University of North Alabama. One of America's best selling authors between the world wars, Stribling lived for a number of years in Florence, the setting for his . . . Map (db m156979) HM
152 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — T.S. Stribling Literary Landmark
Friends of Libraries U.S.A. Literary Landmarks Register University of North Alabama In tribute to the life and writings of T.S. Stribling 1881 - 1965 Graduate of State Normal College at Florence (1903) Pulitzer Prize winner . . . Map (db m156978) HM
153 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Tate Springs Estate Early 1800’s
Known for its mineral springs and prominent grist mill, this estate was part of the large reserve set aside by the 1798 Tellico Treaty for Cherokee Indian Chief Doublehead. John Reuben Hough was an early settler of Major Donelson’s party and . . . Map (db m141954) HM
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154 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Temple B’nai Israel — 1840s
Temple B'nai Israel, at this location, had its origin with the first Jewish settlers in Tuscumbia, AL, in the 1840s. These early settlers quickly became part of the community and were commercially successful. The 1870s and 1880s were periods of . . . Map (db m138786) HM
155 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — The “Honest John” Rocket
The M50 Honest John was the U.S. Army’s first nuclear-armed surface-to-surface rocket. It was an unguided 762mm artillery rocket, powered by an M6 solid-fuel rocket engine. The Honest John was developed at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, . . . Map (db m69656) HM
156 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — The American Legion — 1919
The American Legion, an organization of U.S. War Veterans was founded in Paris, France, March 15~17, 1919 by delegates from combat and service units of the American Expeditionary Force assembled in response to a call by a committee headed by . . . Map (db m35220) HM
157 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — The Cobra Helicopter
The AH-1 Cobra is an anti-armor close support/attack helicopter. The Cobra is powered by a General Electric T-700-GE-401 turboshaft engine. The Cobra is 58’ long, has a wingspan of 10’-7”, and is 14’-2” in height. The AH-1 flies at 175 . . . Map (db m69648) HM
158 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — The Father of Rock ’N’ Roll / Sam Phillips in Florence
Side A Sam Phillips fell in love with the miracle of sound and the unifying power of music. Moving to Memphis, Tennessee, he embraced the beauty of the blues with his early recordings of Howlin Wolf, B.B. King and other delta artists. In . . . Map (db m29270) HM
159 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — The Greater Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church — ~1896~
The congregation first met in home of Mrs. Betsy Key. Organized as "Fairgrounds Church" in 1896 at nearby site of early Florence Racetrack and Fairgrounds, with Andy Sloss as pastor. Later, the church was moved to Irvine Avenue (formerly Fish-Trap . . . Map (db m156929) HM
160 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — The Hawk Missile
The Hawk Missile was the first mobile medium-range, guided, anti-aircraft missile deployed by the U.S. Army in August 1959. The Hawk is a surface-to-air missile powered by a solid-propellant rocket motor and controlled in flight by its large tail . . . Map (db m69652) HM
161 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — The Korean War — June 1950~ July 1953
Erected by the citizens of Florence in honor of the men and women from Lauderdale County who served this nation during the Korean War And In memory of the following patriots from Lauderdale County whom made the supreme sacrifice for this . . . Map (db m71483) WM
162 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — The Phantom
The Phantom The F-4 Phantom was the U.S. Air Force’s fastest, highest-flying and longest-range fighter. It first flew May 27, 1958, and entered United States Air Force service in 1963. It was named Phantom II on July 3, 1959, during a . . . Map (db m69636) HM
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163 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — The Rolling Stones in the Shoals in 1969 — Sticky Fingers Ranks Among Greatest Albums
The Rolling Stones in the Shoals in 1969. The Rolling Stones stayed at the Florence Holiday Inn on this site for several nights while recording at the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Sheffield. When a hired engineer failed to arrive, . . . Map (db m165908) HM
164 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — The University of North Alabama — Football Program National NCAA Division II — Championship Titles (1993~1994~1995) —
The University of North Alabama became the first school in the history of NCAA scholarship football to win three consecutive national championships (1993, 1994, and 1995). Under Coach Bobby Wallace, UNA posted a 41~1 record over the same three ~ . . . Map (db m32765) HM
165 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Thomas Sigismund Stribling — City of Florence Walk of Honor
In 1934, T.S. Stribling won the Pulitzer Prize for The Store, part of a trilogy set in Florence. His story "Birthright" was produced in Hollywood as a silent movie and, later, with sound.Map (db m219333) HM
166 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Trinity Episcopal Church 1894
Episcopal services in Florence began in 1824. Rev. Thomas Armstrong Cook organized Trinity Episcopal Church in 1836. The original building, on the northwest corner of College and Cedar Streets, was consecrated Feb. 23, 1845, by Bishop Nicholas . . . Map (db m35230) HM
167 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — 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 . . . Map (db m74407) HM
168 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Vietnam War Memorial
The following men from Lauderdale County made the supreme sacrifice for our Nation during the War with Vietnam: Jimmy Rex Ball • Chadwick McFall Barber • Howard Wayne Bramlett, Jr. • Paul O'Neal Brown • Edward Lee Brock • Roger Jerrell . . . Map (db m69642) WM
169 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — 186 — W. C. Handy Birthplace — Mississippi Blues Trail —
(side 1) William Christopher Handy, widely honored as the “Father of the Blues,” was born in this house on November 16, 1873. In his autobiography, Handy traced the key events in his discovery of the blues back to his time in the . . . Map (db m90306) HM
170 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — W.W. II Anchor
This anchor was used on the fleet Submarine U.S.S. Balao (SS-285). The Balao was commissioned in February 1943. She received 9 battle stars for sinking 7 Japanese ships during her W.W. II service. The Balao was decommissioned in June 1963. . . . Map (db m69658) HM
171 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Walnut Street Historic District
Walnut Street began as a residential area in the national economic boom of the 1880s and 1890s and continued its development through the 1920s. Industries and businesses grew in Florence, the population of the city increased, and business and . . . Map (db m84158) HM
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172 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Weeden Heights — early 1900s
This Twentieth century business and residential area was developed by John D. Weeden Jr. during the building of Wilson Dam and the World War I Defense Plants. Weeden Heights was carved from 3,800-acre Sweetwater Plantation, the former home of his . . . Map (db m35632) HM
173 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and Cemetery — Church Organized 1818: — First Cemetery Burial 1819 —
Church organized in 1819; First Cemetery Burial in 1819. One of the earliest Methodist Congregations in the area, this church was organized by local preacher, Rev. Alexander Faires, in a log school built in 1816. Land donated in 1818 for church and . . . Map (db m56354) HM
174 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Wesleyan Bell
The Wesleyan Bell was manufactured by the C.S. Bell Company in Hillsboro, Ohio, it is made of alloy steel, has a diameter of 38 inches, and is 24 inches high (not including its yoke). The weight of the bell is 660 pounds. When 350- pounds mountings . . . Map (db m28881) HM
175 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Wesleyan Hall 1855
Chartered 1856 as Florence Wesleyan University, R.H. Rivers, President. Regarded as North Alabama's most eminent landmark, this Gothic Revival Structure was designed by Adolphus Heiman, Nashville, And built by Zebulon Pike Morrison, Florence, as new . . . Map (db m28864) HM
176 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Wheeler Rifles — ~Organized 1888~
Prior to the repeal of the Militia Act in 1902, states maintained their own militia. One of the last militia in Florence and Lauderdale County was the Wheeler Rifles. Organized in 1888, under the command of Captain Julian Fields, it was named for . . . Map (db m32774) HM
177 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — William Burch (Billy) Reid — City of Florence Walk of Honor
The Council of Fashion Designers of America recognized Billy Reid as the Best New Menswear Designer in 2001, followed by the Gentleman's Quarterly, the Vogue Fashion Fund and the Best Menswear Designer Awards.Map (db m219329) HM
178 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — William Christopher Handy — Home-Museum-Library
(side 1) William Christopher Handy was born on November 16, 1873, in this two-room log cabin, which was located approximately one-half mile north of this site. In 1954, the cabin was dismantled, placed in storage, and restored to its . . . Map (db m90292) HM
179 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — William Christopher Handy — City of Florence Walk of Honor
Born in Florence in 1873, W.C. Handy wrote some of the country's most recognizable blues music such as the "St. Louis Blues." He became internationally known as the "Father of the Blues."Map (db m219308) HM
180 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — William D. "Buddy" Killen — City of Florence Walk of Honor
Buddy Killen earned international renown as a music publisher, songwriter, record producer and recording artist. He help launch the careers of a host of well-known musicians during the last half of the 20th century.Map (db m219318) HM
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181 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Wilson Dam
Construction of Wilson Dam began in 1918 and was completed in 1924. The Dam is 137 feet high and stretches 4,541 feet across the Tennessee River. Wilson Dam is a hydroelectric facility. It has 21 generating units with a net dependable capacity . . . Map (db m73997) HM
182 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Wilson Family Cemetery 19th Century / Slave Cemetery 19th Century
Side A In 1818 three Wilson brothers John, Matthew and Samuel, came from Virginia to purchase large farms in this area. The plantations of John and Matthew joined near this cemetery. All three brothers and their families are buried here. . . . Map (db m28160) HM
183 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Wood Avenue Church of Christ — 1886
In 1886 a group of Christians began meeting in the home of Susan Thrasher on the northeast corner of Court and Tuscaloosa Streets. For the next four years the group assembled in various rented places until it obtained its own building. The move . . . Map (db m84159) HM
184 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Wood Avenue Historic District
A Residential neighborhood primarily developed between 1880 and 1930. The district contains elaborate Queen Anne, classic Georgian Revival and the more modest Bungalow styles of architecture as well as two homes of the Plantation Cotton style . . . Map (db m84160) HM
185 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Woodrow Wilson Park — 1818
This park, first designated as a Public Walk, was laid out as part of the original plans of Florence in 1818. On February 20, 1924, the Board of City Commissioners officially changed its name from City Park to Woodrow Wilson Park in honor of the . . . Map (db m35665) HM
186 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — World War I Memorial
Dedicated to the following heroes who sacrificed their lives in the defense of our Nation during World War I. Adams, Jesse • Agnew, Jesse • Alexander, John C. • Brewer, William Calvin • Burks, Tommie • Couch, William A. • William M Creasy • Crunk, . . . Map (db m69641) WM
187 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — World War I Memorial Amphitheater
This amphitheater memorializes the supreme sacrifice made by six former students of this institution during World War I. It also honors all 288 students who volunteered to serve in that war. The initial proposal for this amphitheater was made in . . . Map (db m156975) WM
188 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — 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 . . . Map (db m35643) HM
189 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — World War II Memorial
Side 1 A-D Dedicated to the memory of the 129 men from Lauderdale County (listed on these four panels) who sacrificed their lives in the defense of our Nation during World War II: Robert F. Adams • Aubrey H. Alexander • Lee Eddy . . . Map (db m71482) WM
190 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence, East Florence — Brig. Gen. James Lewis Noles — City of Florence Walk of Honor
In a military career spanning 25 years, Brig. Gen. James Lewis Noles was awarded two Silver Stars for valor in combat in Vietnam. He later served as Chief of the U.S. delegation to the Kuwait-U.S. Defence Review Group Inducted 2021 City of . . . Map (db m219316) HM
191 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence, East Florence — Dr. Augustine Uzo Mokwunye
As Director of the United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa, 1996-2004, Dr. Mokwunye capped a career of service to farmers and others in his native Nigeria and in many other African nations. Inducted 2021 City of . . . Map (db m219317) HM
192 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence, East Florence — Dr. William R. ("Bill") Strong — City of Florence Walk of Honor
Educator and geographer Dr. William R. ("Bill)" Strong received the National Council for Geographic Education's distinguished Teaching Award (1986). As Geographer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society (1991-1993), he earned its . . . Map (db m219338) HM
193 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence, East Florence — Dr. Willie H. Ruff, III — City of Florence Walk of Honor
In 1947, Dr. Willie H. ruff, III was selected for the All-Black 766th Air Force Band, playing at every Air Force Base in the U.S. As Professor of Music at Yale University, 1971-2017, his teaching inspired students from across the globe. Inducted . . . Map (db m219301) HM
194 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence, East Florence — Jesse Clopton James — City of Florence Walk of Honor
As an accomplished scientist, Jesse C. James did groundbreaking studies of Venus, Mars, and the Sun; and he managed the Harvard Astronomy Station in Texas. He garnered 12 patents and authored 22 papers in scientific journals. Inducted 2019 City . . . Map (db m219180) HM
195 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence, East Florence — Lt. Kathleen Dial Coile — City of Florence Walk of Honor
Recipient of the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroics as a flight nurse with the U.S. Air Force in World War II, Lt. Coile disregarded her own crash injuries to save others. Inducted 2021 City of Florence Walk . . . Map (db m219294) HM
196 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence, East Florence — Mary Beth Pyron
Born with spina bifida, Mary Beth Pyron was named the National Poster Child for the March of Dimes in 1959. Later, she and he mother traveled throughout the country in behalf of children born with disabilities. Inducted 2022 City of Florence . . . Map (db m219336) HM
197 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence, East Florence — Norbert Putman — City of Florence Walk of Honor
Beginning in the 1960's Norbert Putman, an accomplished bassist, played for decades with most of the big names in the world of popular music, along the way, he became a top arranger and producer, as well. Inducted 2021 City of Florence Walk of . . . Map (db m219295) HM
198 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence, East Florence — Rear Admiral Mary Alice Hall — City of Florence Walk of Honor
A distinguished US Naval Officer, RADM Mary Alice Hall became, in 1991, the first Navy Nurse since WWII to receive the Distinguished Service Medal and, in 1993, the first military nurse to command a military hospital. Inducted 2019 City of . . . Map (db m219322) HM
199 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence, East Florence — Reeder Glen Nichols — City of Florence Walk of Honor
Serving as a radio engineer for the England-to-Australia airplane race in 1934, Reeder Nichols later commanded the US Air Force's radio group for Australia and the SW Pacific. A mountain in Australia is named in his honor. Inducted 2019 City of . . . Map (db m219315) HM
200 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence, East Florence — Robert E. "Bob" Bruninga — City of Florence Walk of Honor
Robert Bruninga's invention of the Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRL) for amateur radio in 1993 was adopted worldwide. He was inducted into the CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame in 2002 and received the Navy Meitorious Civilian Award in . . . Map (db m219320) HM

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