Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Kelton D. (Kelso) Herston
City of Florence Walk of Honor
Starting his musical career in the 1950's, Kelso Herston became a leader, playing guitar with hundreds of performers, producing more than 50 recording artists, publishing 100+ hit songs and creating more than 5,000 commercial jingles.
Erected 2012 by City of Florence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.
Location. 34° 48.406′ N, 87° 37.88′ 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. Beginning with marker one, this marker is on pole 4 left side. It is one of 18 poles each has four sides that is located behind the Marriott Hotel 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. General John Coffee (here, next to this marker); Ronnie Gene Flippo (here, next to this marker); General Hugh Pate Harris (here, next to this marker); Jonathan Quinn Pettus (here, next to this marker); Dr. Willie H. Ruff, III (here, next to this marker); Robert Hue ("Bobby") Wallace (here, next to this marker); Ellen Dorrit Hoffleit (here, next to this marker); Oscar Stanton DePriest (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
Also see . . . Discogs. Kelso Herston Real Name: Kelton D. Herston Profile: American producer, guitarist, bassist and songwriter. (Submitted on February 3, 2014, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2014, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 658 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on March 31, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 26, 2014, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 3. submitted on February 3, 2014, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.