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Title
Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals Marker
Subject
Historic Markers; Florence, AL; Lauderdale County, AL
Description
This historic marker is located in River Heritage Park, near the Marriott Hotel in Florence, AL.
Text on the marker reads: "In 1891, G.W. Goethals, in his role as supervisor of public works on the Tennessee River, reported directly to the Secretary of War. Later, he was Chief Engineer for the construction of the Panamal Canal."
Text on the marker reads: "In 1891, G.W. Goethals, in his role as supervisor of public works on the Tennessee River, reported directly to the Secretary of War. Later, he was Chief Engineer for the construction of the Panamal Canal."
Creator
Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama
Source
“Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals Marker”. Accessed 11/04/2015. http://www.lat34north.com/historicmarkersal/
Publisher
Alabama Cultural Resource Survey
Date
2007
Type
Text