Historical Marker
Old Slave Markets
Historical marker location:
121 North Royal Street, Mobile, Alabama
( Marker is at the intersection of St Louis Street and North Royal Street, on the right when traveling west on St Louis Street.)
Marker installed: 1959
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."