A County Older Than the State-Lauderdale County Marker

A County Older Than the State-Lauderdale County Marker

This historic marker is located in front of the Lauderdale County Courthouse in Florence, AL. The text on the marker reads: "Created Feb. 6, 1818 by Alabama Territorial Legislature. (Alabama became a state in 1819) Named for Col. James Lauderdale, cavalryman under Gen. John Coffee and Andrew...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama
Format: Electronic
Published: Auburn University Libraries
Subjects:
Cultural resources
Online Access:https://omeka.lib.auburn.edu/items/show/1147
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Summary:This historic marker is located in front of the Lauderdale County Courthouse in Florence, AL. The text on the marker reads: "Created Feb. 6, 1818 by Alabama Territorial Legislature. (Alabama became a state in 1819) Named for Col. James Lauderdale, cavalryman under Gen. John Coffee and Andrew Jackson, War of 1812; killed in battle of New Orleans. Coffee planned Florence, the county seat. Jackson, President Madison owned lots." It should be noted that President Madison did not own lots in Florence. Another James Madison did own lots and there has been long-standing confusion about his identity.

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