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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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CTJ_world-war-ii-memorial_Florence-AL.html
Side 1 A-DDedicated to the memory of the 129 men from Lauderdale County (listed on these four panels) who sacrificed their lives in the defense of our Nation during World War II:Robert F. Adams · Aubrey H. Alexander · Lee Eddy Andert…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C89_fort-willingham_Florence-AL.html
(side 1)The United States flag that flies at the base of this hill stands as a sentry over the site that was the home of Fort Willingham Armory from 1937-1979. The Armory was named after Dr. Henry J. Willingham, president of Florence State Normal …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BJA_75mm-field-gun_Florence-AL.html
This 75mm field gun is a modification of a French gun that was designed in 1917. The 75mm was the most effective light field gun in W.W. I. It was also usedagainst infantry, tanks, and other armored targets in W.W.II.
This gun is 17'-3" long, a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BJ9_anti-tank-gun_Florence-AL.html
This is a T-3 (T-78) Experimental anti-tank gun. It fired a 76mm round of ammunition. Being a towed weaponlimited it to being used defensively, and its lack of mobility meant it could be easily outflanked. Towed anti-tank artillery disappeared fro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BJ8_16-projectile_Florence-AL.html
The 1,900 lb. HC (High Capacity) Mark 13 shore-bombardment projectile is fired from the Mark 7, 16" .50-caliber gun. The HC round can create a crater 50' wide and 20' deep. The 16" gun turret weights 1,708 tons. The barrel weighs 267,904 lbs. Iowa…