Tuscumbia in Colbert County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Howell Thomas Heflin
1921~2005
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, June 10, 2009
1. Howell Thomas Heflin Marker
Howell Thomas Heflin retired from a lifetime of distinguished public service in 1997, having served Alabama in the U.S. Senate for three consecutive terms. There he was known as a national leader on judicial, agricultural, defense, and space issues. As Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court from 1971 to 1977, he modernized the state's court system. Heflin was a Marine Corps officer during World War II, attaining the rank of major and awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart. Howell T. Heflin's legacy ~ his words, life, character, and progressive leadership ~ serves as a compass for leaders seeking racial reconciliation and harmony on Alabama and the nation.Erected 2005 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Government & Politics • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1997.
Location. 34° 44.022′ N, 87° 42.215′ W. Marker is in Tuscumbia, Alabama, in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Colbert County Courthouse Square District (here, next to this marker); Colbert County Confederate Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Colbert County World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Colbert County Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Colbert County Gulf War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Colbert County Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Purple Heart / Military Order of the Purple Heart (within shouting distance of this marker); Colbert County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscumbia.
Also see . . .
1. Howell T. Heflin. Encyclopedia of Alabama entry (Submitted on March 13, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
2. Howell Thomas Heflin - Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Link OK; 10/01/2020 LPG. Still OK; 12/02/2020 LPG. (Submitted on March 19, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, June 10, 2009
2. Howell Thomas Heflin Statue
Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, unknown
3. Howell Thomas Heflin (1921 - 2005)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,677 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 13, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 3. submitted on August 28, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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