Maud McKnight Lindsay
May 13, 1874-May 30, 1941
Born in Tuscumbia, Lived in Sheffield Daughter of Robert Burns Lindsay, Governor of Alabama 1870-72.
Teacher of Alabama first kindergarten-1898.
Ranks as one of the greatest kindergarten teachers in the world. Author of 18 books for children.
Maud Lindsay was close friend of Helen Keller.
The Florence Free Kindergarten
Established September 3, 1898
Founded through the efforts of
Miss Loulie Johnes,
Mrs John R. Price,
Mr. Frank Jackson,
Mr. Thomas Phillip,
Teacher
Miss Maud McKnight Lindsay
Teacher, Writer, Philanthropist.
The Monument erected for
Miss Maud Lindsay
in Appreciation of her life of service to the community.
By students and friends
Mrs. Grover Garner Chairman
September 3, 1970
Marker is on Cole Avenue.
Courtesy hmdb.org
