Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
William Christopher Handy
City of Florence Walk of Honor
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, July 13, 2009
1. William Christopher Handy Marker
Born in Florence in 1873, W.C. Handy wrote some of the country's most recognizable blues music such as the "St. Louis Blues." He became internationally known as the "Father of the Blues."
Erected 2007 by City of Florence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 34° 48.395′ 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. Located 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. William D. "Buddy" Killen (here, next to this marker); Edward Asbury O'Neal, III (here, next to this marker); Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals (here, next to this marker); Caroline Lee Hentz (here, next to this marker); Thomas Sigismund Stribling (here, next to this marker);
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, June 25, 2009
2. William Christopher Handy Statue
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Also see . . . W. C. Handy. William Christopher Handy (November 16, 1873 – March 28, 1958) was a blues composer and musician, often known as the "Father of the Blues". (Submitted on March 25, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, February 25, 2002
3. William Christopher Handy Birth Home
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 27, 2008
4. William Christopher Handy Picture
William Christopher Handy Picture hanging at Music Hall of Fame in Tuscumbia, Al
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, November 16, 2009
5. William Christopher Handy Birthday Cake
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,747 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
