Pope's Tavern was built in 1811 and is one of the oldest buildings in Florence, Al. Located on a military road where the Natchez Trace connected Nashville, Tn to New Orleans, LA. It was first used as a stagecoach stop, tavern and Inn for weary travelers. Andrew Jackson stopped overnight when he was in route to the Battle of New Orleans. During the Civil War it served as a hospital for the wounded both the Union and Confederate soldiers. The wounded soldiers were brought here from the battle of Franklin, and the battle of Shilo, Tn. It was owed by the Lambeth family until 1965, when the city of Florence purchased it. It now houses beautiful antiques, artifacts from the 18th and 19 th centuries. The upstairs were the wounded soldiers were housed is now housed with artifacts from the Civil War. Uniforms, Guns, etc.

Jackson's Miliary road
Built by Andrew Jackson. 1816-1820
Shortened by 200 miles the route from Nashville to New Orleans for movement of supply wagons and artillery. Built with US funds and troops. Followed in part Doublehead's road from Columbia, Tn to Muscle Shoals. After 1819 mail route was transferred from Natchez Trace to Pass through Florence Via Military Road. A portion of Hood's army followed the road to Franklin and Nashville in 1864. In later years called Jackson Highway.