Bennett Walker Smith Marker

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Title

Bennett Walker Smith Marker

Subject

Walk of Honor Historic Markers; Florence, AL; Lauderdale County, AL

Description

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

The text on the marker reads: "Rev. Dr. Bennett W. Smith, as president of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, expanded the organization internationally. Active in Civil Rights in America and South Africa, he counseled President Bill Clinton on racial equality. "

Inducted in 2010 by the City of Florence at the Walk of Honor.

Creator

Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama

Source

“Bennett Walker Smith”. Accessed 09/21/2015. http://www.lat34north.com/historicmarkersal/

Publisher

Alabama Cultural Resource Survey

Date

2010

Type

Text