Schools, colleges, teachers, student life.
The Larimore Home, a magnificent Victorian-era mansion nestled in the heart of Mars Hill, Alabama was built in 1870 by Theophilus Brown “TB” Larimore and his wife, Julia Esther Gresham, the home was a stunning example of architectural craftsmanship. The…
For the last half of the 19th Century, the Florence Synodical Female College was one of the leading seminaries in the South. Situated in a town whose people are noted for culture, refinement and hospitality it was destined for success.…
In January 1890 construction began on a 7-acre campus located at the intersection of Seymore and Sherrod Streets in North Florence. Designed by local architect, F.L. Rousseau, in the Renaissance style of architecture, it had a roof topped by one…
Hey folks, Remember Burrell Normal School? Maybe not, but for us who grew up in Florence in the early 1900s, it was a cornerstone of the community, especially for our Black neighbors. This school, originally from Selma, came to Florence…
The Charles M. Brandon School stands as a testament to the dedication of local citizens and the importance of education in Florence, Alabama. The story begins in 1898, when a local resident, Wiley F. Freeman, envisioned a new school “between…