Does your community have a tall tale, spooky story, or local legend to share? The Pomeroy Foundation’s Legends & Lore Program funds markers to commemorate folklore as part of community heritage and to magnify existing arts and tourism efforts. The AFA is the state partner and reviewer in Alabama, and is happy to help with your application.

The next application deadline is October 14, 2024.

LEGENDS & LORE MARKERS IN ALABAMA:

The Borghinis — Trinity

The Boyington Oak — Mobile

Daisy Nolan — Decatur

Grancer’s Ghost — Kinston

Hal’s Kingdom — Jackson

Henry Wells — Carrollton

Legendary Oaks — Spanish Fort

Lawson Hubbard — Mt. Hope

Lick Skillet — Oxford

Railroad Bill — Atmore

Renfroe’s Ghost — Emelle

Trickem — Town Creek