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° 48.395′ 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 Christopher Handy (here, next to 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); Justice John A. McKinley
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
this page online
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
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 July 17, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,288 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on March 25, 2010, 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. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
