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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/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.
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…