"Blind Tom"

"Blind Tom" (HMF1Y)

Location: Columbus, GA 31820 Muscogee County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 33.597', W 84° 51.746'

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200 feet east is the grave of Thomas Wiggins, (1843-1908). As "Blind Tom" he thrilled audiences here and in Europe with his remarkable musical performances. Born a slave, his native genius let him reproduce perfectly on the piano any sound he heard, including classical compositions and the sounds of birds. His owners, the Bethune family, discovered his rich gift, when they heard exquisite music in their home near Columbus, and found the little blind boy at the piano. He reached the zenith of his fame on European tours during which he played before royalty.

Details

HM Number	HMF1Y
Series	This marker is part of the Georgia: Georgia Historical Society/Commission series
Tags	Black History, Antebellum Period, Arts Letters Music
Marker Number	106-12
Year Placed	1954
Placed By	Georgia Historical Commission
Marker Condition	No reports yet
Date Added	Saturday, October 18th, 2014 at 9:16am PDT -07:00

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UTM (WGS84 Datum)	16S E 700687 N 3604519
Decimal Degrees	32.55995000, -84.86243333
Degrees and Decimal Minutes	N 32° 33.597', W 84° 51.746'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds	32° 33' 35.82" N, 84° 51' 44.76" W
Driving Directions	Google Maps
Area Code(s)	706
Closest Postal Address	At or near 7400 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus GA 31820, US
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