Florence, AL

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Florence, AL

CITY

Official Website:
http://www.ci.florence.al.us/

Population:
36264 (2000 census)

County:
Lauderdale County

SCHOOLS

School Founded

Heritage Christian University 1971
University of North Alabama 1830

BIRTHS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Arthur Alexander Singer 10-May-1940 9-Jun-1993 Influential soul singer

Ronnie G. Flippo Politician 15-Aug-1937 Congressman from Alabama, 1976-91

Brett Guthrie Politician 18-Feb-1964 Congressman, Kentucky 2nd

W. C. Handy Composer 16-Nov-1873 29-Mar-1958 Father of the Blues

James T. Rapier Politician 13-Nov-1837 31-May-1883 Congressman from Alabama, 1873-75

DEATHS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

T. S. Stribling Novelist 4-Mar-1881 8-Jul-1965 The Store

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