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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ILX_covington-second-creek-wheeler-dam-lake_Rogersville-AL.html
(side 1) Covington/Second Creek Goodsprings Church This site, one mile east of Elgin, has been referred to as "The Indian Mound." There were white landowners here as early as 1833. Prior to 1936, there was a thriving community, Covi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IBC_the-rolling-stones-in-the-shoals-in-1969-sticky-fingers-ranks-among-greatest-albums_Florence-AL.html
(side 1) The Rolling Stones in the Shoals in 1969 The Rolling Stones stayed at the Florence Holiday Inn on this site for several nights while recording at the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Sheffield. When a hired engineer failed to arrive, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I5U_lynn-middleton-sibley_Florence-AL.html
Devoting her career to reducing childbirth mortality among women and newborns across the world, Lynn Sibley developed a 21st century community-based model for maternal and newborn health in low-resources countries.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I5T_william-burch-billy-reid_Florence-AL.html
The Council of Fashion Designers of America recognized Billy Reid as the Best New Menswear Designer in 2001, followed by the Gentleman's Quarterly, the Vogue Fashion Fund and the Best Menswear Designer Awards.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I5S_general-hugh-pate-harris_Florence-AL.html
Hugh P. Harris became a four-star general in 1964, the 66th officer to receive this rank. A leader in the development of the airborne concept, he held such important post as Commanding General, U.S. Continental Army Commander.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I5K_kelton-d-kelso-herston_Florence-AL.html
Starting his musical career in the 1950's, Kelso Herston became a leader, playing guitar with hundreds of performers, producing more than 50 recording artists, publishing 100+ hit songs and creating more than 5,000 commercials jingles.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EW0_veterans-memorial-park_Florence-AL.html
In the late 1960s, Point Park was developed by the City of Florence on this 82-acre site, leased from TVA, for outdoor recreation. It was the first multi-use sport complex in the State of Alabama. In the early 1970s, plans were developed for a Vet…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ELP_karsner-kennedy-house_Florence-AL.html
(side 1)The Karsner-Kennedy House is significant because of its architectural characteristics. Benjamin F. Karsner (1800-1897) of Maryland married Sarah McCarter of Virginia in 1827. He was a prominent figure in Florence and at times he was a Just…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ELN_wilson-dam_Florence-AL.html
Construction of Wilson Dam began in 1918 and was completed in 1924. The Dam is 137 feet high and stretches 4,541 feet across the Tennessee River. Wilson Dam is a hydroelectric facility. It has 21 generating units with a net dependable capacity …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CTK_the-korean-war_Florence-AL.html
Erected by the citizens of Florence in honor of the men and women from Lauderdale County who served this nation during the Korean War.and In memory of the following patriots from Lauderdale County whom made the supreme sacrifice for this nation du…
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