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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNWQ_east-florence-historic-district_Florence-AL.html
The East Florence business area began in the industrial boom of the 1880s and 1890s and continued its development through the 1920s. Originally known as "Sweetwater", the small locally owned firms were established to serve the growing population e…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNU5_woodrow-wilson-park_Florence-AL.html
This park, first designated as a Public Walk, was laid out as part of the original plans of Florence in 1818. On February 20, 1924, the Board of City Commissioners officially changed its name from City Park to Woodrow Wilson Park in honor of the f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNU0_george-h-carroll-lion-habitat_Florence-AL.html
The lion habitat is named in honor of George H. Carroll (1926-1998), a long-standing friend and supporter of the University of North Alabama (UNA). Mr. Carroll was the loving husband of Virginia Sego Carroll and father of Steven, Judy, and George …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNTY_1st-lt-chadwick-mcfall-barber_Florence-AL.html
Lt. Chadwick McFall Barber proudly served his country with distinction and paid the ultimate sacrifice when he was killed in action January 8, 1969, in the Republic of Vietnam. This bronze statue captures his likeness. Ola McFall Barber, David McF…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNTM_world-war-i-memorial-trees_Florence-AL.html
On February 20, 1919, a row of memorial trees was planted along the east side of what was then Seminary Street (now Harrison Entrance) on city property fronting two new State Normal School dormitories. These trees were planted in honor of the men …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNTH_st-michaels-catholic-church_Florence-AL.html
In 1872, Catholics of German ancestry settled on the former Wilson Plantation and established the town of St. Florian. St. Michael's Church was built south of the road, moved to the present site in 1878, and replaced the present building in 1916. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNTF_weeden-heights_Florence-AL.html
This Twentieth century business and residential area was developed by John D. Weeden Jr. during the building of Wilson Dam and the World War I Defense Plants. Weeden Heights was carved from 3,800-acre Sweetwater Plantation, the former home of his …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNKS_st-florian-historic-district_Florence-AL.html
In 1872, Father A. J. Houser, Director of the Homestead Society of Cincinnati, Ohio founded St. Florian. He subdivided the land for German immigrants who became independent landowners, built homes and reared their families. Many of the descendants…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNKQ_larimore-home-1870_Florence-AL.html
Built by Theophilus Brown Larimore and his wife, Esther Gresham Larimore, as a home and educational center. Near site of foundry and arsenal of War Between The States, it served as a school, 1871-1887, to train ministers and Christian workers of t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNKP_governor-hugh-mcvay-home-site-and-cemetery_Florence-AL.html
McVay (1766~1851), South Carolina native, built a three room log house at head of Cox's Creek about 1818. Community later called Mars Hill. He was a member of Mississippi Territorial Legislature, delegate to convention of 1819 which framed Alabama…