Fort Payne Opera House

Historical marker location:

Fort Payne, Alabama

( Marker is at the intersection of Gault Avenue North (U.S. 11) and 5th Street Northtwest, on the right when traveling west on Gault Avenue North.)

Marker installed: 1973

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Alabama was the birthplace of some of the most famous musicians in history, including Hank Williams, Nat King Cole, and W.C. Handy, who is often referred to as the "Father of the Blues."