Historical Marker

The Mitchell Home

Historical marker location:
1906 Springhill Avenue, Mobile, Alabama
( Marker is on Springhill Avenue, 0.3 miles west of Mobile Infirmary Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 1966

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."