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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…

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 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 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 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…

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 behind the Florence/Lauderdale Veterans Memorial on veterans Park Dr, Florence, AL.

The text on the marker reads: "The Korean War
June 1950~ July 1953
Erected by the citizens of Florence in honor of the men and…

This historic marker is located at 698 Mars Hill Road, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "Built by Theophilus Brown Larimore and his wife, Esther Gresham Larimore, as a home and educational center. Near site of foundry and arsenal…

This historic marker is located on College St, Rogersville, AL.

The text on side one of the marker reads: "Prior to 1912, a private school, Rogersville High School, was housed in a two-story wooden frame building located in this vicinity. On…

This historic marker is located in front of Locust Dell Academy, which is now the Department of History on the Campus of UNA. on N. Wood Avenue, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "On this site Nicholas Marcellus Hentz conducted a…

This historic marker is located on Old Jackson Hwy, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "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…

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

The text on the marker reads: "After flying more than 90 worldwide reconnaissance missions, in 1990 Lt. Col. Ed Yeilding set a coast to coast aircraft speed record of 67…

This historic marker is located on County Road 158 west of Road 5, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "Tracing its roots to the early 1800's. The Macedonia Baptist Church originally met in homes with Joseph Fanning, visiting…

This historic marker is located in River Heritage Park, near the Marriott Hotel in Florence, AL.

Text on the marker reads: "In 1891, G.W. Goethals, in his role as supervisor of public works on the Tennessee River, reported directly to the…

This historic marker is located on North Wood Avenue north of East Irvine Avenue, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "The great engineering genius of the Panama Canal lived at this site from 1888 until 1907. As a young lieutenant,…

This historic marker is located on Cole Street near Old Brandon Elementary School in East Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "Born in Tuscumbia, Lived in Sheffield Daughter of Robert Burns Lindsay, Governor of Alabama 1870-72.…

This historic marker is located on McFarland Drive in Florence, AL.

The text on the marker reads: "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.…

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

The text on the marker reads: "Representing the Secretary of Defense at the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks in the 1980's, Michael Mobbs was a leader in…

This historic marker is located at entrance to Florence Cemetery near US 72, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "The notorious outlaw gang leader who boasted that no one would ever run over Tom Clark lies buried near the center of…

This historic marker is located at the intersection of U.S. 72, Killen, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "Lock Six, headquarters of Muscle Shoals Canal, was located 1.3 miles south of here. An 1836 attempt to build a bypass canal around the…

This historic marker is located at the intersection of Tennessee St and Seminary St, Florence, AL.

The text on the side one of the marker reads: "This marks the site of the pioneering music company of Florence Alabama Music Enterprises (FAME), a…

This historic marker is located on Dr. Hicks Boulevard, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "First school in Florence Public school system built 1890 on land given by Governor Robert M. Patton. It was occupied in 1891. Designed…

This historic marker is located at the intersection of Wildwood Park Road and Waterloo Road, Florence, Alabama.

The text on side one of the marker reads: "Following an outbreak of the dreaded plaque, smallpox (Variola), at Florence during the…

This historic marker is located on 203 Hermitage Dr, Florence, AL.

The text on side one of the marker reads: "Pope’s Tavern Museum is housed in a building that dates back to the early 1800s. According to legend Christopher Cheatham built and…

This historic marker is located across the road from the Indian Mound Museum, on South Court Street, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "This is the highest domiciliary mound in the Tennessee Valley. It was probably built between 100…

This historic marker is located in McFarland Park next to the Tennessee River on McFarland Park Road, Florence, Alabama.

The text on side one reads: "This area near the mouth of Cypress Creek was inhabited by Archaic People as early as 8,000 B.C.…

This historic marker is located in Florence's Walk of Honor in River Heritage Park.

The text on the marker reads: "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…

This historic marker is located at the intersection of N. Seminary St. and E.Tuscaloosa St. on N. Seminary St., Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "This building which was completed in 1983 is an accurate replica of the local…

This historic marker is located in Florence's Walk of Honor in River Heritage Park.

The text on the marker reads: "In his 14 years in the U.S. House of Representatives (1977-1991), Ronnie Flippo held such important post as the chairmanship of the…

This historic marker is located at Florence's Walk of Honor in River Heritage Park.

The text on the marker reads: "Known as the "Father of Rock and Roll," Sam Phillips established Sun Records in 1952, helping Elvis Presley and other well-known…

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

The text on the marker reads: "Named for Ferdinand Sannoner, who surveyed the town of Florence for the Cypress Land Company in 1818, the district contains twenty-five structures…