City of Florence Marker
This historic marker is located at the intersection of East Mobile Street and North Court Street, Florence, Alabama. The text on the marker reads: "Florence was surveyed for the Cypress Land Company in 1818 by Ferdinand Sannoner and named for the famous capital of Tuscany. The county seat of...
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Alabama Cultural Resource Survey Collection |
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Cultural resources City of Florence Marker Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama |
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Cultural resources Historical Markers; Florence, AL; Lauderdale County, AL |
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This historic marker is located at the intersection of East Mobile Street and North Court Street, Florence, Alabama.
The text on the marker reads: "Florence was surveyed for the Cypress Land Company in 1818 by Ferdinand Sannoner and named for the famous capital of Tuscany. The county seat of Lauderdale County, it was first incorporated in 1826. Located at the foot of Muscle Shoals, it became a thriving agricultural and commercial center with light industry and significant religious, educational, and medical institutions. During the Civil War, Florence was occupied by both armies at various times. The Tennessee Valley Authority with Wilson and Wheeler Dams contributed to further economic development." |
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City of Florence MarkerDylan Tucker, University of North AlabamaHistorical Markers; Florence, AL; Lauderdale County, ALThis historic marker is located at the intersection of East Mobile Street and North Court Street, Florence, Alabama.
The text on the marker reads: "Florence was surveyed for the Cypress Land Company in 1818 by Ferdinand Sannoner and named for the famous capital of Tuscany. The county seat of Lauderdale County, it was first incorporated in 1826. Located at the foot of Muscle Shoals, it became a thriving agricultural and commercial center with light industry and significant religious, educational, and medical institutions. During the Civil War, Florence was occupied by both armies at various times. The Tennessee Valley Authority with Wilson and Wheeler Dams contributed to further economic development."Alabama Cultural Resource MarkerLate 1900sTexthttps://omeka.lib.auburn.edu/items/show/1173“City of Florence Marker”. Accessed 09/28/2015. http://www.lat34north.com/historicmarkersal/ |
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City of Florence Marker |
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City of Florence Marker |
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Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama |
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Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama |
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