- City:
- Florence, AL
- Site Type:
- Military and Public Safety, Armories
- New Deal Agencies:
- Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs
- Completed:
- 1937
Description
The Works Progress Administration built an armory in Florence, circa 1937. The armory was called Fort Willingham.
The armory was demolished in 1981.
A historical marker at the site reads, “The United States flag that flies at the base of this hill stands as a sentry over the site that was the home of Fort Willingham Armory from 1937-1979. The Armory was named after Dr. Henry J. Willingham, president of Florence State Normal School, and later, Florence State Teachers College for 25 years. In addition to its military functions, the Armory also served as the focal point for community sporting events and social gatherings.”
Source notes
National Archives Record Group 69-N
Site originally submitted by Brent McKee on November 14, 2017.
Additional contributions by Evan Tidwell.
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