Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Thomas Sigismund Stribling
City of Florence Walk of Honor
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, July 13, 2009
1. Thomas Sigismund Stribling Marker
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama and in the Shoals. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,
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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.)
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, March 20, 2010
2. Thomas Sigismund Stribling Marker
T.S. Stribling (1981-1966) was a 1903 graduate of the State Normal School, now the University of North Alabama. One of America's best selling authors between the World Wars, Stribling lived for a number of years in Florence. The setting for his southern trilogy; The Forge(1931) the Store (1932), and Unfinished Cathedral (1934). He was the author of numerous works of science fiction and detective stories. He made significant contributions to those genres. He is best remembered, however, as a novelist. Stribling's realistic treatment of life in the South places him in the vanguard of the southern literary renaissance. He received the 1933 Pulitzer Prize for his novel, The Store.
Presented 2003 by the UNA National Alumni Association
March 9, 2003
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, March 20, 2010
3. Thomas Sigismund Stribling Marker
Friends of Libaries U.S.A.
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
Stribling writings, Research Materials and Memorabilia
Located in Collier Library
Archives and Special Collections.
University of North Alabama
November 16, 2006
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, March 22, 2010
4. Walk of Honor River Heritage Park
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 1,608 times since then and 16 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.
