William Christopher Handy gave the world "St. Louis Blues," "Memphis Blues" and "Beale St. Blues." Wealth of personal memorabilia, including trumpet, handwritten music and piano on which he composed "St. Louis Blues."
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Indian Mound and Museum
The Florence Indian Mound is the Tennessee Valley area's largest domiciliary mound. The mound rises from history-43
Florence, AL ArchaeologyW.C. Handy Birthplace, Museum and Library
William Christopher Handy gave the world "St. Louis Blues," "Memphis Blues" and "Beale St. Blues." Wealth of personal memorabilia, including trumpet, handwritten music and piano on which he composed "St. Louis Blues."
Florence, AL MuseumsThings to do near Florence, AL
Hampton Cove-Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
Highlands Course: panoramic mountain backdrop, traditional Scottish-style layout. River Course: runs along Flint River, featu...
Hidden Valley Golf Course
Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Point Mallard Golf Course
Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days...
Broken Arrow Golf
Bent grass greens on mountainside overlooking Lake Guntersville & Tennessee River, rolling terrain. Lots available. Restauran...
Natural Bridge of Alabama
60-ft.-high, 148-ft.-long sandstone rock bridge is longest natural bridge east of Rockies. Spans scenic natural areas, forest...