Monroeville in Monroe County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Truman Capote
(1924-1984)
Photographed By TRCP Alliance, September 25, 2011
1. Truman Capote Marker
On this site stood the home of the Faulk family of Monroeville, relatives of the writer Truman Capote. Capote himself lived in this home between 1927 and c. 1933, and for several years spent his summer vacations here. Two of the Faulk sisters operated a highly successful millinery shop located on the town square. The third sister, affectionately known as "Sook," was the inspiration for characters in the Glass Harp, The Thanksgiving Visitor, and A Christmas Memory. The original structure on this site burned to the ground in 1940, and the second home was demolished in 1988. Monroeville remained important to Capote throughout his life, and he returned to the area many times in the years before his death to visit surviving relatives.
"I won't be here forever, Buddy. Nor will you.....The Lord willing, you'll be here long after I've gone. And as long as you remember me, then we'll always be together."
-Truman Capote, The Thanksgiving Visitor
©1967, Random House, Inc.
Erected 1995 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Monroeville, Alabama (approx. 0.2 miles away); Atticus Finch: Lawyer - Hero (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Monroe County Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); A County Older Than The State (approx. ¼ mile away); “Lucas’ Raiders” (approx. 0.3 miles away); Peterman, Alabama (approx. 5.7 miles away); Old Federal Road (approx. 7½ miles away); Puryearville (approx. 7.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroeville.
Also see . . . Truman Capote. Encyclopedia of Alabama entry (Submitted on October 1, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)
Additional keywords. LGBT, LGBTQ
Photographed By TRCP Alliance, September 25, 2011
2. Truman Capote Marker (North view)
Photographed By TRCP Alliance, September 25, 2011
3. Truman Capote Marker (South View)
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4. Truman Capote Marker and site of the Faulk House.
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5. Site of the Faulk House.
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6. Site of the Faulk House.
Photographed By TRCP Alliance, September 25, 2011
7. Site of the Faulk House.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,017 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 29, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 1, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
