Maud McKnight Lindsay Marker
This historic marker is located on Cole Street near Old Brandon Elementary School in East Florence, Alabama. The text on the marker reads: "Born in Tuscumbia, Lived in Sheffield Daughter of Robert Burns Lindsay, Governor of Alabama 1870-72. Teacher of Alabama first kindergarten-1898. Ranks a...
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Cultural resources Maud McKnight Lindsay 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 is located on Cole Street near Old Brandon Elementary School in East Florence, Alabama.
The text on the marker reads: "Born in Tuscumbia, Lived in Sheffield Daughter of Robert Burns Lindsay, Governor of Alabama 1870-72. Teacher of Alabama first kindergarten-1898. Ranks as one of the greatest kindergarten teachers in the world. Author of 18 books for children. Maud Lindsay was close friend of Helen Keller. The Florence Free Kindergarten Established September 3, 1898 Founded through the efforts of Miss Loulie Johnes, Mrs John R. Price, Mr. Frank Jackson, Mr. Thomas Phillip, Teacher Miss Maud McKnight Lindsay Teacher, Writer, Philanthropist. The Monument erected for Miss Maud Lindsay in Appreciation of her life of service to the community. By students and friends Mrs. Grover Garner Chairman September 3, 1970." |
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Maud McKnight Lindsay MarkerDylan Tucker, University of North AlabamaHistoric Markers; Florence, AL; Lauderdale County, ALThis historic marker is located on Cole Street near Old Brandon Elementary School in East Florence, Alabama.
The text on the marker reads: "Born in Tuscumbia, Lived in Sheffield Daughter of Robert Burns Lindsay, Governor of Alabama 1870-72. Teacher of Alabama first kindergarten-1898. Ranks as one of the greatest kindergarten teachers in the world. Author of 18 books for children. Maud Lindsay was close friend of Helen Keller. The Florence Free Kindergarten Established September 3, 1898 Founded through the efforts of Miss Loulie Johnes, Mrs John R. Price, Mr. Frank Jackson, Mr. Thomas Phillip, Teacher Miss Maud McKnight Lindsay Teacher, Writer, Philanthropist. The Monument erected for Miss Maud Lindsay in Appreciation of her life of service to the community. By students and friends Mrs. Grover Garner Chairman September 3, 1970."Alabama Cultural Resource Survey1970Texthttps://omeka.lib.auburn.edu/items/show/1288“Maud McKnight Lindsay Marker”. Accessed 11/04/2015. http://www.lat34north.com/historicmarkersal/ |
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Maud McKnight Lindsay Marker |
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Maud McKnight Lindsay 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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