Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Samuel Cornelius Phillips
City of Florence Walk of Honor
Known as the "Father of Rock and Roll," Sam Phillips established Sun Records in 1952, helping Elvis Presley and other well-known artists launch their careers. He received a Grammy for Lifetime Achievement in music.
Erected 2007 by City of Florence.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Grammy Award Winners series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.
Location. 34° 48.374′ 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 15 front side. It is one of 18 poles each has four sides that is located behind the Marriott Hotel in River Heritage Park. 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. Doublehead, Cherokee Chief (here, next to this marker); Homer J. Givens (here, next to this marker); James Thomas Rapier (here, next to this marker); Maurice Causey (here, next to this marker); William Burch (Billy) Reid (here, next to this marker); Rear Admiral Fran McKee (here, next to this marker); Lynn Middleton Sibley (here, next to this marker); Thomas Sigismund Stribling (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
Also see . . . Sam Phillips. Phillips was a native of Florence, Alabama and a graduate of Coffee High School. He was exposed to blues and became interested in music by African-American workers on his father's cotton farm. (Submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
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