Exploit of Murphree Sisters

Historical marker location:

Blountsville, Alabama

( Marker is at the intersection of Local Road 26 and Dunn Lane, on the right when traveling east on Local Road 26.)

Marker installed: 1964

Incident of May 1, 1863 during Streight <small>(USA)</small> -Forrest <small>(CSA)</small> Campaign.

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."