Comments on: Out and about in Florence

By: Amy Lauren

Amy Lauren — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:24:40 +0000

I went running on the rail trail last week and saw some rabbits too .

By: Phillip

Phillip — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:31:23 +0000

i actually saw a beaver out there there the day; it was swimming right under the bridge

By: Page Brooks

Page Brooks — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:10:11 +0000

Speaking of wild rabbits in that area, I’ve been encountering rabbits on the Rail Trail on at least a weekly basis this Spring. The funny thing is that they appear to be less timid than the squirrels.

By: Phillip

Phillip — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:21:28 +0000

have you been to the memorial behind the civic center? it’s actually rather impressive; i was there yesterday. got them up here: http://phillipsphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/8403269_vgFRQ/1/551689286_kPZMM

By: Bette Cox

Bette Cox — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:21:01 +0000

There is a historical marker on West Palmetto, near the intersection with S. Cashua / Ebenezer Rd. It is about William Gee, Revolutionary War veteran, whose grave is in the woods just off that marker, along with a number of other graves of his family members. William Gee came to the area to establish a school, which was located close to where Ebenezer Park is today. The brother of one of my ancestors married William Gee’s daughter or granddaughter (don’t have my records in front of me) and just before the Civil War they moved to Florida, the area where Tampa is now. She was disinherited supposedly, for marrying a poor school teacher.

By: Tracey

Tracey — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:11:59 +0000

Yay! So glad you blogged about EBC! I’m so blessed to be apart of an amazing church family!!! Did you happen to see our new Youth Assembly building while you were out there? We have some of the most amazing youth that are busy building God’s kingdom..so much so we needed a bigger place for them to congregate! : ) We certainly aren’t the New Kid on the block but that doesn’t mean we don’t have it goin’ on!