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

Inscription. 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 Colbert County. It is on S. Main Street close to 4th Street, on the right when traveling south. On Courthouse Lawn on Main St. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 N Main St, Tuscumbia AL 35674, 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,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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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.)

Howell Thomas Heflin Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, June 10, 2009

2. Howell Thomas Heflin Statue

Howell Thomas Heflin (1921 - 2005) image. Click for full size.

Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, unknown

3. Howell Thomas Heflin (1921 - 2005)

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, May 29, 2025

4. Howell Thomas Heflin Marker

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, May 29, 2025

5. Howell Thomas Heflin Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 2,081 times since then and 26 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. 4, 5. submitted on May 30, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.