Sannoner Historic District, Florence

Name: Sannoner Historic District
Address: Florence, United States

#30 among attractions in Florence

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The Sannoner Historic District is a historic district in Florence, Alabama. The district lies between downtown Florence and the University of North Alabama and is named for Ferdinand Sannoner, who surveyed the new town in 1818. In the first half of the 19th century, many wealthy merchants, planters, and lawyers built their homes in the neighborhood. Wakefield, believed to be the first brick house in Florence, was built in 1825 in Federal style by an operator of a brick yard. Governors Edward A. O'Neal and Emmet O'Neal, as well as the son of Governor Hugh McVay all made their homes in the district. Emmet O'Neal's house, Courtview, is the centerpiece of the district; the Greek Revival mansion is situated on a hill at the end of Court Street. ()

Area: 25 acres (0.0391 mi²)Coordinates: 34°48'14"N, 87°40'45"W

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Sannoner Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rosenbaum House, Rogers Department Store, UNA Health Services, Shoals Community Theatre.

0.8 miS
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Rosenbaum House, Florence
20 min walk • The Rosenbaum House is a single-family house designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and built for Stanley and Mildred Rosenbaum in Florence, Alabama. A noted example of his Usonian house concept, it is the only Wright building in Alabama, and is one of only 26 pre-World War II Usonian houses.
~1370 ftSE
Shopping, Department store
Rogers Department Store, Florence
7 min walk • Rogers Department Store was a department store chain based in Florence, Alabama. Founded in 1894, the company grew to include locations across the Tennessee Valley. The original building, constructed in 1910, was listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in 1994 and the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
0.4 miNW
Observatories and planetariums
UNA Health Services, Florence
11 min walk • UNA Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the University of North Alabama. It is located in Florence, Alabama. It has 2 telescopes, a Celestron 0.35 m Schmidt–Cassegrain telescope. The UNA Planetarium is a 65-seat planetarium with a Spitz A3P projector and East Cost Control Systems controller.
~1520 ftSE
34°48'4"N • 87°40'31"W
Shoals Community Theatre, Florence
8 min walk • Concerts and shows, Non-profit, Music venue
~1830 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture
Wesleyan Hall, Florence
9 min walk • Wesleyan Hall, constructed in 1856, is one of the oldest structures on the University of North Alabama campus, located in Florence, Alabama.
~1180 ftE
Park
Wilson Park, Florence
6 min walk • The Wilson Park Houses are a group of three historic homes in Florence, Alabama. Built as upper-class residences between 1890 and 1918, the houses are adjacent to Wilson Park, laid out as a public space upon the city's founding and later renamed for President Woodrow Wilson.
~620 ftSE
34°48'10"N • 87°40'40"W
First Fridays Downtown Florence, Florence
3 min walk • Concerts and shows, City hall
~1230 ftN
Zoo
George H. Carroll Lion Habitat, Florence
6 min walk • The George H. Carroll Lion Habitat is a 12,764-square-foot, climate-controlled facility located on the campus the University of North Alabama that houses the only live lion mascot in the United States, Leo III.
0.6 miS
Museum
George Coulter House, Florence
15 min walk • The George Coulter House is a historic house located at 420 South Pine Street in Florence, Alabama.
~710 ftNW
34°48'20"N • 87°40'50"W
Norton Auditorium, Florence
4 min walk • Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
~510 ftS
34°48'9"N • 87°40'44"W
Trinity Episcopal Church Florence, Florence
3 min walk • Church

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sannoner Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Coby Hall, Florence (2 min walk), Trinity Episcopal Church Florence, Florence (3 min walk), First Fridays Downtown Florence, Florence (3 min walk), Rogers Hall, Florence (4 min walk).