Hotel Monte Sano

Historical marker location:

Huntsville, Alabama

( Marker is on Old Chimney Road Southeast, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2007

“Monte Sano” – Spanish for “Mountain of Health”.

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."