Dr. Hicks Boulevard Marker

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Title

Dr. Hicks Boulevard Marker

Subject

Historic Markers; Florence, AL; Lauderdale County, AL

Description

This historic marker is located at the intersection of E Dr Hicks Blvd and S. Wood Ave., Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "This boulevard was named in honor of Dr. Leonard Jerry Hicks by the City of Florence in 1981. Dr. Hicks was a prominent Black leader of the community and was recognized for his skills as a physician across the State of Alabama. He was born September 20, 1899, at Plant City, Florida, and died September 27, 1973, at Florence. Dr. Hicks' medical office was located near this site."

Creator

Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama

Source

“Dr. Hicks Boulevard Marker”. Accessed 10/07/2015. http://www.lat34north.com/historicmarkersal/

Publisher

Alabama Cultural Resource Survey

Date

Late 1900s

Type

Text