More Signs of the Past

"More Signs of the Past" is a supplement to the earlier 2010 book "Signs of the Past" by David Curott. These two histories present photos of historical markers and descriptive information reminding us of the rich heritage of these three counties. Both available at Florence-Lauderdale Public Library family-history desk, the Franklin County Archive in Russellville, and various book stores. Softcover "More Signs of the Past" $19.95; . . . . . Hardcover "Signs of the Past" $34.95

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Fort Willingham Armory & the 115th Signal Battalion

Fort Willingham Armory

& the 115th Signal Battalion

The town of Florence has created a “Memorial Grove” on the site of the former National Guard Armory, on Florence Blvd where it becomes Tennessee Street (NE of Florence Cemetery). A monument there honors Police and Fire Heroes. There was previously a “115^th Signal Battalion” marker (see page 2, Signs of the Past ) . It has been repositioned near the U.S.flagpole where it is more visible from Florence Blvd.

On November 2, 2013, a new historical marker was added to commemorate the Fort Willingham National Guard Armory