The Lauderdale/Florence, Alabama area is rich in Civil War history. Although no major battles were fought here, there is ample evidence of skirmishes all over the area. Popes Tavern, located in Downtown Florence, served as a hospital for both Union and Confederate troops - depending on who controlled the area at the time. It now serves as a museum that highlights Florence's rich history. Lauderdale/Florence, Alabama and the Shoals has a population of over 140,000 and offers the experience of a small Southern town, including a generous helping of Southern hospitality, with all the amenities of a large city. Florence, Lauderdale, and the entire Shoals area, is the perfect place to live, work, retire, and visit. Won’t you come and see for yourself?
