City of Florence Marker

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Title

City of Florence Marker

Subject

Historical Markers; Florence, AL; Lauderdale County, AL

Description

This historic marker is located at the intersection of East Mobile Street and North Court Street, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "Florence was surveyed for the Cypress Land Company in 1818 by Ferdinand Sannoner and named for the famous capital of Tuscany. The county seat of Lauderdale County, it was first incorporated in 1826. Located at the foot of Muscle Shoals, it became a thriving agricultural and commercial center with light industry and significant religious, educational, and medical institutions. During the Civil War, Florence was occupied by both armies at various times. The Tennessee Valley Authority with Wilson and Wheeler Dams contributed to further economic development."

Creator

Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama

Source

“City of Florence Marker”. Accessed 09/28/2015. http://www.lat34north.com/historicmarkersal/

Publisher

Alabama Cultural Resource Marker

Date

Late 1900s

Type

Text