William Faulkner's Birthplace
Cleveland Street
New Albany, MS 38652
On September 25, 1897, William Cuthbert Faulkner, nobel prize winning author, was born in a clapboard house. He ws the first son of Murry and Maud faulkner and Murry purchased the home in 1897 after accepting a position with the Ripley Railroad. The house was demolished in the 1950's and the site is commemorated by an historical marker.
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I was wondering whether the house was open to the public, but since it was demolished, obviously it isn't. I'm sorry!
Jonathan Jenkins at at 06:47AM, 2012/01/02.
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