Alexander Coffee (1821-1901) was a notable figure in the early development of Florence, Lauderdale County. His father was Gen. John Coffee, one of the architects of the federal victory in the Creek War of 1813-14. Alexander was part owner of a cotton mill among other businesses and served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
Alexander Coffee
Photo courtesy of the Collier Library Archives and Special Collections, University of North Alabama
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