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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BIW_the-cobra-helicopter_Florence-AL.html
The AH-1 Cobra is an anti-armor close support/attack helicopter. The Cobra is powered by a General Electric T-700-GE-401 turboshaft engine. The Cobra is 58' long,has a wingspan of 10'-7", and is 14'-2" in height. The AH-1 flies at 175 MPH and a ce…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BIU_lieutenant-colonel-r-edward-yeilding_Florence-AL.html
This F-4D Phantom is displayed in honor of Lt. Col. Edward Yeilding and all Veterans who served with the Phantom aircraft. Captain Ed Yeiding's name is painted on the front canopy to honor his nine years flying Phantoms similar to this F-4D and be…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BIS_vietnam-war-memorial_Florence-AL.html
The following men from Lauderdale County made the supreme sacrifice for our Nation during the War with Vietnam: Jimmy Rex Ball · Chadwick McFall Barber · Howard Wayne Bramlett, Jr. · Paul O'Neal Brown · Edward Lee B…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BIR_world-war-i-memorial_Florence-AL.html
Dedicated to the following heroes who sacrificed their lives in the defense of our Nation during World War I.Adams, Jesse · Agnew, Jesse · Alexander, John C. · Brewer, William Calvin · Burks, Tommie · Couch, Will…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BIQ_don-leslie-michael_Florence-AL.html
Michael, Don LeslieRank and Organization: Specialist Fourth class, U.S. Army, Company C, 4th Battalion, 503D Infantry, 173D Airborne Brigade.Place and Date: Republic of Vietnam, 8 April, 1967. Entered service at: Montgomery, Ala.Born: 31 July 1947…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BIN_the-phantom_Florence-AL.html
The Phantom The F-4 Phantom was the U.S. Air Force's fastest, highest-flying and longest-range fighter. It first flew May 27, 1958, and entered United States Air Force service in 1963. It was named Phantom II on July 3, 1959, during a ceremony …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ADM_tabernacle-church_Florence-AL.html
This is one of the earliest community burial grounds in Lauderdale County. The oldest dated gravestone is for Catherine Hill, first wife of Green Berry Hill, for whom the community is named. She died on June 8, 1825. George Kennedy deeded five acr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19FR_popes-tavern-museum_Florence-AL.html
Pope's Tavern Museum is housed in a building that dates back to the early 1800s. According to legend Christopher Cheatham built and operated a tavern on this site for Leroy Pope in 1811. This was seven years before the founding of Florence in 1818…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18DX_jacksons-military-road_Florence-AL.html
Built by Andrew Jackson, 1816~1820. Shortened by 200 miles the route from Nashville to New Orleans for movement of supply wagons and artillery.Built with U.S. funds and troops. Followed in part Doublehead's Road from Columbia, Tenn., to Muscle Sho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM126E_charles-lee-moore_Florence-AL.html
Recipient of 1989 of the first Kodack Award for Photojournalism, Charles Moore chronicled such major events as the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960's South, political violence in Haiti, and the air war in Vietnam.
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