Piper / Coleanor

Historical marker location:

West Blocton, Alabama

( Marker is at the intersection of Cahaba River Drive (County Road 24) and Piper Road, on the right when traveling south on Cahaba River Drive.)

Marker installed: 2000

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."