Florence City Cemetery Historic Walking Tour

Florence City Cemetery Historic Walking Tour

April 12th, 202510:00 - 11:30 am.

Florence

Participants will tour the historic Florence City Cemetery and learn about the local history of early settlers and others who rest there.  The graves include those of a son and brother of Ferdinand Sannoner, Surveyor of Florence, Alabama governors, a city mayor and other famous citizens.  This location was the principal cemetery of Florence for many years.

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    • 705 East College Street
    • Florence, AL 35630
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    Florence City Cemetery

    Region

    Florence is located in the The Shoals Area of the North Alabama Region

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    Where to Stay

    Shoal Creek Gibbons Home

    Wilson Lake Vacation Rental Home

    McFarland Park

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    Hampton Inn Florence Midtown

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    GunRunner Boutique Hotel

    A 9 room Boutique Hotel in an historic building full of charm and character. It features a large common area perfect for corporate meetings, retreats and privacy. Suites are themed for area attractions and Alabama makers, like fashion designer Billy...

    Residence Inn by Marriott

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    Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa

    Treat yourself to upscale elegance at Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa. Our resort boasts an unbeatable location in Muscle Shoals, an area of vibrant music history. Come explore where Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding and Bob Dylan recorded some of their hits...

    Limestone House Bed & Breakfast

    Limestone Bed & Breakfast sets just a 5 min. walk from old downtown Florence, Alabama and just one block from the UNA campus. The Limestone House was built in 1915 by Col. CW Ashcraft. Close to almost everything, it is a great location to stay when ...

    Comfort Suites

    Book a room at the Comfort Suites hotel in Florence, AL

    Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Florence

    Conveniently located in the heart of the Shoals area, we are within walking distance of fantastic shops, restaurants and the historical district. From the rushing waters of the Tennessee River to the tranquil beauty of historic Florence, our convenie...
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    Where to Eat

    Milla's Place

    Milla's Place is a family owned and operated diner serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in downtown Florence, AL.

    Dick Howell's Barbecue

    Barbecue restaurant in Florence, Alabama

    Ricatoni's Italian Grill

    Chicken and pasta, shrimp and pasta or lots of pizza that's Ricatoni's at its finest.

    The Factory Cafe

    The Factory is home to Alabama Chanin's flagship store and a full-service café, along with the Alabama Chanin design and production studios and Building 14 Design + Manufacturing services.

    Trowbridge's Ice Cream & Sandwich Shop

    Talk about love at first sight! In 1917, Paul Trowbridge stopped in Florence on his way to a dairy convention in North Carolina. He liked the area so much that he returned to Texas, packed his possessions and moved his family to Florence.

    Big Bad Breakfast-Florence

    Every morning we serve families, old friends catching up, business meetings, students on their way to school, and college football fans headed to the game. We love being a place for you to gather together and fuel up for the coming day. And don’t ...

    Turbo Coffee

    We are a cafe and coffee roaster in Alabama with our flagship shop in Florence and our cafe/roastery in Tuscaloosa; but it's not all about coffee. We care about the health of our bodies and living healthy lives, so we serve fresh, made in-house cold-...

    Smokin' On The Boulevard

    Alabama Food's 2014 "Quest for the Best BBQ" Champion. Dry-Rub Hickory Smoked BBQ Meats. Carryout only. Thurs., Fri & Sat

    360 Grille

    Located at the Marriott Shoals Hotel and SPA, this revolving restaurant offers breathtaking views of Florence. Soak in the sights as you indulge in one of our signature cocktails, an expertly prepared steak, or a decadent dessert that is perfect for ...
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    What to See & Do

    Pope's Tavern and Museum

    Stagecoach stop, tavern, inn used as hospital by Confederate and Union forces during Civil War. Extensive collection of Civil War artifacts. Antiques. Pope's Tavern Museum focuses on telling the early history of Florence, Alabama, from roughly 1818...

    George S. Lindsey Theater

    The George S. Lindsey Theater is an intimate "black box" theater.

    Wheeler Lake

    67,100 acres extending 60 mi. between Wheeler Dam in Rogersville and Guntersville. Great fishing.

    Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts

    Gallery exhibits showcasing contemporary artists, rotated constantly to make each visit a rediscovery.

    Norton Auditorium

    Norton Auditorium is a 1,600+ seat auditorium on the campus of the University of North Alabama. Note: Norton does not have an elevator.

    Fashion Exchange, Inc. Consignment Store

    We are an Upscale Consignment Store. We have many brand names in clothing, home decor', and furniture.

    Blackberry Trail Golf Course

    Steven Plumer design. Rolling fairways, fairway and green-side bunkers, undulating Bermuda grass greens, wetlands.

    Florence Harbor Marina

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    Billy Reid - Florence

    We welcome you into our corner of the world, and we hope you’ll welcome us and our work into yours — wherever you go.
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