Florence State Teachers College Marker
This historic marker was located on Alabama Highway 17. It is now located on the University of North Alabama's campus. The text on the marker reads: "Oldest state-supported teachers college south of Ohio R. 1830-opened as LaGrange College (Methodist) at nearby Leighton. First chartered...
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Cultural resources Florence State Teachers College Marker Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama |
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Cultural resources Historic Markers; Florence, AL; Lauderdale County, AL |
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This historic marker was located on Alabama Highway 17. It is now located on the University of North Alabama's campus.
The text on the marker reads: "Oldest state-supported teachers college south of Ohio R. 1830-opened as LaGrange College (Methodist) at nearby Leighton. First chartered college in state. 1855-moved here and re-named Florence Wesleyan University. Flourished until closed by war in 1865. 1872-deeded to State by church; became Florence State Normal School. 1926-present name adopted." |
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Florence State Teachers College MarkerDylan Tucker, University of North AlabamaHistoric Markers; Florence, AL; Lauderdale County, ALThis historic marker was located on Alabama Highway 17. It is now located on the University of North Alabama's campus.
The text on the marker reads: "Oldest state-supported teachers college south of Ohio R. 1830-opened as LaGrange College (Methodist) at nearby Leighton. First chartered college in state. 1855-moved here and re-named Florence Wesleyan University. Flourished until closed by war in 1865. 1872-deeded to State by church; became Florence State Normal School. 1926-present name adopted."Alabama Cultural Resource SurveyLate 1900sTexthttps://omeka.lib.auburn.edu/items/show/1242“Florence State Teachers College Marker”. Accessed 11/02/2015. http://www.lat34north.com/historicmarkersal/ |
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Florence State Teachers College Marker |
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Florence State Teachers College 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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