Armed Forces Tribute

Historical marker location:

458 Boulevard, Valley, Alabama

( Memorial is on Boulevard, 0.1 miles south of Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1971

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."