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Pine Hill is the oldest cemetery in Auburn and was established in 1837. Auburn’s founder, Judge John J. Harper, donated six acres to be used a community burial ground for white settlers and their slaves. The oldest marked graves are dated 1938.…

Ebenezer Baptist Church was the first black church formed in Auburn after the civil war. Erected in 1870, the church was located on land donated by a white man, Lonnie Payne. The impressive church gave the local area the name “Baptist Hill”. The…

Baptist Hill cemetery is a part of Alabama’s first separate black community and is a critical part of Auburn’s black history. According to oral history, a white man gave most of the land in the 1870’s. Currently the cemetery is four acres and…

This historic marker is located on 301 North Pine Street, Florence, AL.

The text on side one reads: "The Karsner ~ Kennedy House is significant because of its architectural characteristics. Benjamin F. Karsner (1800-1867) of Maryland married Sarah…

This historic marker is located on N. Seminary St. just from E. Tombigbee St., Florence, Alabama.

The text on side one of the marker reads: "Named for Alabama's first United States Supreme Court Justice, John McKinley made his home in Florence,…

This historic marker is located on Hightower Place, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "First serving as a member of the U.S. Senate (1826-1830), John McKinley was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Van Buren, becoming…

This historic marker is located on Cox Creek Parkway (Alabama Route 133), Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "For 21 years following the end of World War II, John Bulls served as Agricultural Extension Advisor for the U.S. Dept. in…

This historic marker is located on corner of S Seminary St and Veterans Drive, Florence, Alabama.

Text on the marker reads: "John McKinley (1780-1852), native of Virginia, prominent attorney, member of Cypress Land Company, built a large…

This historic marker is located on Hightower Pl., Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "Lawyer and statesman James T. Rapier, a son of free African-American parents in Florence, holds the distinction of being just the second…

This historic marker is located on Cox Creek Parkway (Alabama Route 133), Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "Often referred to as the most successful breeder of thoroughbred horses in America, James Jackson imported Glencoe and…

This historic marker is located on 918 Military Road, Florence, AL.

The text on the marker reads: "Built by Andrew Jackson 1816-20. Shortened by 200 miles the route from Nashville to New Orleans for movement of supply wagons and artillery. Built…

This historic marker is locate don U.S. Highway 72, near the Indian Mound.

Text on the marker reads: "This is the highest domiciliary mound in the Tennessee Valley. It was build about 1200 to 1500 A.D. by Indians of the Mississippian Culture. Such…

This historic marker is located at the intersection of North Wood Ave. and Chisholm Road, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "The home of Homer Givens, America's first hero in World War I was located .4 of a mile north of this…

This historic marker is located on Wheeler Street, Rogersville, Alabama.

The text on side one of the marker reads: "The settlement of what is now eastern Lauderdale County (known as “Over Elk”) by non-Native Americans commenced by 1807.…

This historic marker is located in the Walk of Honor located in River Heritage Park.

Text on the marker reads: "Keen observer and researcher of the Civil Rights Movement in the South, Hank Klibanoff won the Pultizer Prize in 2007 for The Race…

This historic marker is located at River Heritage Park with the Walk of Honor.

Text on the marker reads: "The NFL Rookie of the Year (1954) and MVP (1955), Harlon Hill starred with the Chicago Bears. The Harlon Hill Trophy is presented annually to…

This historic marker is located at the intersection of Alabama Route 64 and County Road 89, Lexington, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "Established in 1894 as New Salem Presbyterian Church. Originally affiliated with the Cumberland…

This historic marker is located on N. Cox Creek Parkway, near 698 N Cox Creek Parkway, Florence, AL.

The text on the marker reads: "McVay (1766-1851), South Carolina native, built a three room log house at head of Cox's Creek about 1818. Community…

This historic marker is located on Gilbert Circle, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "Gilbert School, named in honor of Henry C Gilbert, school superintendent 1892-1904 and long time member of Board of Education was built in 1920,…

This historic marker is at the UNA Lion Habitat on North Wood Avenue, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "The lion habitat is named in honor of George H. Carroll (1926-1998), a long-standing friend and supporter of the University of…

This historic marker is located along the pier of the Tennessee River at Joe Wheeler Lodge, Rogersville, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "Trusted, honored, and loved by the people of Alabama for his splendid character and distinguished…

This historic marker is located in River Heritage Park.

The text on the marker reads: "Through his personal and business relationship with Andrew Jackson, Gen. Coffee led Jackson's cavalry in the Battle of New Orleans in 1815 and became a…

This historic marker is located on Cloverdale Road/Co Rd 157, just off N. Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence, Alabama. The text on the marker reads: "General John Coffee Home Site and Grave Cavalry Commander under Andrew Jackson throughout War of 1812: (Creek…

This historic marker is located beside Florence Coliseum on Veterans Drive, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "Following his tragic defeat at Franklin and Nashville, General John B. Hood managed to escape over the Tennessee River at…

Southeastern Bible College (SBC) was organized in 1933 as a four-year, nondenominational, evangelical institution. The school was created by northern fundamentalists as a training school in Christian ministry. Classes began in October 1934.…

This historic marker is located at Hightower Place, Florence, Alabama in River Heritage Park.

The text on the marker reads: "A 1953 graduate of West Point, Gen. Brown culminated a 36-year military career as Director of the Army Staff (1983-1987)…

This historic marker is located at the intersection of Florence Boulevard and North Oak St., Florence, AL.

The text on side one reads: "The United States flag that flies at the base of this hill stands as a sentry over the site that was the home…

This historic marker is located on Jackson Road, Florence, Alabama.

The text on side one of the marker reads: "Side 1:
The Forks of Cypress plantation was established in 1818 by James and Sarah Jackson. Its home, believed the design of William…

This historic marker is located on Seymore Avenue, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this tower of native stone was completed in 1890 as the foundation for a wrought- iron tank…

In 1830, Spring Hill College was founded by Mobile’s first catholic bishop. Originally most of the students were male from wealthy families in the Mobile, Pensacola, and New Orleans areas. However most of the students were not catholic. In 1954,…

In 1996, the Islamic Academy of Alabama (IAA) was founded in order to provide an Islamic education to Muslim children in the greater Birmingham area. The IAA uses Islamic education to encourage moral behavior, rigorous academics, and social awareness…

Originally the local Muslim community in Huntsville practiced Islam in their own homes. However as the community grew, it consolidated and purchased to houses in Huntsville to practice their faith. Around 1990-1991, 1645 Sparkman Drive was purchased…

This historic marker is located at the intersection of Richards Street and Veterans Drive, Florence, AL.

The text on the marker reads: "Moved here from Atlanta in 1889, this industry made Florence a household word throughout the South. It was the…

This historic marker is located at the intersection of North Wood Avenue and Tombigbee Street, Florence, Alabama.

The text on side one reads: "The Cypress Land Company reserved this block for education purposes. In 1847 the Florence Female…

This historic marker was located on Alabama Highway 17. It is now located on the University of North Alabama's campus.

The text on the marker reads: "Oldest state-supported teachers college south of Ohio R. 1830-opened as LaGrange College…

This historic marker is located on Clayborn Liles Drive, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "Plans for the Florence Little League Baseball program for youth in ages ranging from eight to twelve years were completed in April 1951.…

This historic marker is located on East College Street, Florence, Alabama.

The text on this marker reads: "When the city was surveyed this land described as "outside the city limits" was designated as the burying grounds for the new town. It…

This historic marker is located on E, Alabama Street, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "The "Mother Church" of the Presbytery, Florence Cumberland Colored Presbyterian Church originated in 1898 on property deeded by the city. Led,…

This historic marker is located at the church on the corner of East Tuscaloosa and North Seminary Streets, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "Established September 8, 1822 in a log house on the west side of town by Revs. John Cox…

The Anniston Islamic Center (AIC) is a non-profit organization that serves the Islamic educational and social needs of Muslims on Northeast Alabama. The mission of the AIC is to promote brotherhood, peace, and family values in the Muslim community.…

In Cullman, the Ave Maria Grotto is a collection of miniature replicas of shrines and other buildings. The Grotto is located on the grounds of the Saint Bernard Abbey. The Grotto was created by Brother Jespeh Zoettel, a monk originally from Bavaria…

Ahavas Chesed was founded in 1894. In 1911, the community moved to its first building at the corner of Conti and Warren streets. In 1956, the location was moved across the street to Dauphin street. The congregation would move to its present location…

Located in Mobile, the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception was consecrated in December of 1850, fifteen years after the first cornerstone had been laud. Father Michael Portier was the leader in the construction of the cathedral after…

The Hoover Crescent Islamic center is one of the three branches of the Birmingham Islamic Society (BIS). The BIS started in 1990 when local Muslims in the Birmingham area were looking for a common place to worship. In the following years, the BIS…

This historic marker is located on Huntsville Road near S Royal Avenue and Georgia Avenue, Florence, Alabama.

The text on marker reads: "The East Florence business area began in the industrial boom of the 1880s and 1890s and continued its…

This text on this historic marker reads: "Organized June 1818 near mouth of Blue Water Creek by Circuit Riders and became part of Richland Circuit of Giles County, Tenn. Church later moved to Center Star (Originally known as Masonville) and named…

This historic marker is located at N. Pine Street and W. Tennessee St, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "Dred Scott, whose name is associated with the landmark U.S. Supreme Court Dred Scott Decision of 1857, was born in Virginia…

This historic marker is located at the intersection of E Dr Hicks Blvd and S. Wood Ave., Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "This boulevard was named in honor of Dr. Leonard Jerry Hicks by the City of Florence in 1981. Dr. Hicks was…

This historic marker is located on Hightower Place in Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "Dr. E. B. Norton was a member of the U.S. Education Mission sent to Japan after World War II to advise Gen. McArthur on the complete…

This historic marker is located at the intersection of South Court Street and East Tennessee Street (Route 13), Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "From the time Florence was established in 1818, a slow but steady growth occurred. In…