Samuel Cornelius Phillips

Historical marker location:

Florence, Alabama

( Marker can be reached from Hightower Place south of Veterans Drive (Alabama Route 133), on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2007

City of Florence Walk of Honor.

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."