Chauncey Sparks

Historical marker location:

257 W Broad St, Eufaula, Alabama

( Marker is on West Broad Street east of Colby Avenue, on the right when traveling east.)

Governor of Alabama. January 19, 1943-January 20,1947.

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."