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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."
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