Historical Marker

Section of Core

Historical marker location:
Guntersville, Alabama
( Marker is at the intersection of Paddle Wheel Drive (U.S. 431) and Taylor Street, on the right when traveling south on Paddle Wheel Drive.)

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."