George H. Carroll Lion Habitat Marker

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Title

George H. Carroll Lion Habitat Marker

Subject

Historic Places; Florence, AL; Lauderdale County, AL

Description

This historic marker is at the UNA Lion Habitat on North Wood Avenue, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "The lion habitat is named in honor of George H. Carroll (1926-1998), a long-standing friend and supporter of the University of North Alabama (UNA). Mr. Carroll was the loving husband of Virginia Sego Carroll and father of Steven, Judy, and George Jr., and David. He was a prominent and successful businessman, community leader and philanthropist. Mr. Carroll loved the UNA lions and it is only fitting that this facility bears his name."

Creator

Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama

Source

“George H. Carroll Lion Habitat Marker”. Accessed 11/03/2015. http://www.lat34north.com/historicmarkersal/

Publisher

Alabama Cultural Resource Survey

Date

Late 1900s

Type

Text