Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Thomas Sigismund Stribling
City of Florence Walk of Honor
In 1934, T.S. Stribling won the Pulitzer Prize for The Store, part of a trilogy set in Florence. His story "Birthright" was produced in Hollywood as a silent movie and, later, with sound.
Erected 2007 by City of Florence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.
Location. 34° 48.373′ N, 87° 37.884′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker can be reached from Hightower Place south of Veterans Drive (Alabama Route 133), on the left when traveling south. Beginning with marker one, this marker is on pole 17 front side. It is one of 18 poles each has four sides that is located behind the Marriott Hotel in River Heritage Park. Beyond trees out of site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Florence AL 35630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lynn Middleton Sibley (here, next to this marker); Rear Admiral Fran McKee (here, next to this marker); William Burch (Billy) Reid (here, next to this marker); Rear Adm. John Murray Hood (here, next to this marker); James Jackson (here, next to this marker); Dr. William R. ("Bill") Strong (here, next to this marker); Homer J. Givens (here, next to this marker); James Thomas Rapier (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
Also see . . . Thomas Sigismund Stribling - Wikipedia. (Submitted on March 25, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,386 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on March 31, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 4. submitted on March 22, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.