Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals Marker

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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."

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