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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM126D_dred-scott_Florence-AL.html
Dred Scott, a slave who served as the hostler in Peter Blow's Florence Hotel, waged a 14-year legal fight for freedom that resulted in the U.S. Supreme Court's Dred Scott Decision of 1857, a pivotal event in American history.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM126C_stewart-ernest-cink_Florence-AL.html
Winner of both national and international golfing championships, in 2009 Stewart Clink became the first native Alabamian to claim the coveted claret jug as the champion of the British Open in Turnberry, Scotland.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM126B_frank-perron-achorn_Florence-AL.html
In 1947 Frank Achorn began his successful work as a chemical engineer in 45 states and 40 countries to feed the hungry of the world through increased crop yields. He later secured eight patents related to the fertilizer industry.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM125W_st-paul-african-methodist-episcopal-church_Florence-AL.html
In early 1840s about 14 African-American members from First Methodist formed own congregation "Church Springs" near South Court Street. In 1857, a nearby brick cow shed was converted for its use under Rev. Robin Lightfoot who became a martyr durin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM125V_burrell-normal-school_Florence-AL.html
This school named Burrell Academy,formerly in Selma, Alabama, was given to Florence by the American Missionary Association. In 1903, Burrell Normal School opened and served African ~American students in grades 1-12. In 1937, the Florence City Boar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM125U_the-greater-mount-moriah_Florence-AL.html
The congregation first met in home of Mrs. Betsy Key. Organized as "Fairgrounds Church" in 1896 at nearby site of early Florence Racetrack and Fairgrounds, with Andy Sloss as pastor. Later, the church was moved to Irvine Avenue (formerly Fish-Trap…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM125T_wesley-chapel-united-methodist-church-and-cemetery_Florence-AL.html
Church organized in 1819; First Cemetery Burial in 1819. One of the earliest Methodist Congregations in the area, this church was organized by local preacher, Rev. Alexander Faires, in a log school built in 1816. Land donated in 1818 for church an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWRP_cotton-and-textile-mills_Florence-AL.html
A cotton mill was established near this site in 1822. Although short~lived, it was the forerunner of other cotton and textile factories located in this area during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Cherry Cotton Mill began operations on near…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWGW_world-war-i_Florence-AL.html
In Memory of Our loved ones who were our heroes in the World's War of 1917-1918Soldier Rest Thy Work is Done.Tommie Burks,Price Hill, Luther Hines,Alvin McKinney, Barney Liles,Clyde Wilcoxson
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUTH_church-spring-and-school_Florence-AL.html
About 1849, African-Americans began holding religious services in a brick cow shed overlooking the town spring near the site. It was purchased in 1857 by the local Methodists for this congregation, with Robin Lightfoot, a slave as its pastor. In 1…