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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."
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