Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
T.S. Stribling Literary Landmark
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2020
1. T.S. Stribling Literary Landmark Marker
Literary Landmarks Register
University of
North Alabama
In tribute to the life and writings of
T.S. Stribling
1881 - 1965
Graduate of State Normal College at Florence (1903)
Pulitzer Prize winner (1933) for The Store
This site is designated a Literary Landmark
by Friends of Libraries U.S.A.
Stribling writings, research materials and memorabilia
located in Collier Library
Archives and Special Collections.
University of North Alabama November 16, 2006
Erected 2006 by Friends of Libraries U.S.A.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Literary Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 34° 48.485′ N, 87° 40.747′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker can be reached from Harrison Plaza. Marker is located at Collier Library entrance on University of North Alabama
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. T.S. Stribling 1903 (here, next to this marker); Florence State Teachers College Heroes of World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); 1st Lt. Chadwick McFall Barber (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial Amphitheater (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial Trees (within shouting distance of this marker); A More Inclusive Era (within shouting distance of this marker); Locust Dell Academy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George H. Carroll Lion Habitat (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2020
2. T.S. Stribling Literary Landmark Marker
Marker is on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
