George Stiggins

Historical marker location:

1060 Old Federal Road, Shorter, Alabama

( Marker is on Old Federal Road (County Road 8), on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1990

1788-1845.

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."