Historical Marker
The Slave Market
Historical marker location:
150 North Royal Street, Mobile, Alabama
( Marker is on North Royal Street, 0.1 miles St Anthony Street, on the right when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 2009
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."