Fort Bowyer

Historical marker location:

Fort Morgan, Alabama

( Marker is on Fort Morgan Road (Alabama Route 180) 2 miles west of Dune Drive, on the right when traveling west.)

1813-1821.

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."