Courtview, Rogers Hall 1855 Marker

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Title

Courtview, Rogers Hall 1855 Marker

Subject

Historic Markers; Florence, AL; Lauderdale County, AL

Description

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

The text on the marker reads: "George Washington Foster, planter, built this Greek Revival Mansion. An Act of the legislature was required to close Court Street, In fall of 1864 it was headquarters of Nathan B. Forrest, General, CSA. Foster's daughter, Sarah Independence McDonald and her family, lived here until 1900 when it became the home of Governor Emmet O'Neal. In 1922 it was acquired by Thomas M. Rogers Sr., and in 1948 by the University of North Alabama."

Creator

Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama

Source

“Courtview, Rogers Hall 1855 Marker”. Accessed 09/28/2015. http://www.lat34north.com/historicmarkersal/

Publisher

Alabama Cultural Resource Survey

Date

Late 1900s

Type

Text