Hank Williams Memorial & Gravesite - Place of worship in Montgomery, United States
Hank Williams Memorial & Gravesite in Montgomery
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I went to pay tribute to the man but I prefer that gravesites not be used as tourist destinations.
MoreThis was something Ive always wanted to see. They really keep Hanks resting place very clean. He was a true icon and there will never be another Hank like him.
MoreA beautiful setting for this country legend to rest in peace. The weather was perfect for paying my respects to a performer Ive admired my whole life.
MoreVery well cared for.
If you like graveside, this is an older large site.
A gotta see for any music lover . He was the king
Beautiful and caught an amazing picture!
very nice
Awesome tribute to Hank and Audrey Williams.
Very clean and very pleasant
Absolutely beautiful place!
The gravesite was absolutely beautiful. ❤
Beautiful memorial!
Very surreal.
One of the most significant and influential American signers and songwriters in world history. This is a beautiful grave site and location in one of the most historic cities in America. Oakwood Cemetery in general is worth visiting.Should also visit the nearby Hank Williams museum in downtown Montgomery.
MoreFrom his Boyhood home to the museum to his favorite hotdog 🌭 “Chris” spot on down to this place Such a beautiful experience and pieces to add to our road trip! 🤘Rock on Hank Sr
MoreThis is an interesting stop for our vacation. It was truly humbling to visit the grave of Hank Williams Sr. And pay respects to this groundbreaking musician.
MoreVery cool gravesight and cemetery!
Being born in Montgomery I always try to get by, and pay my respects at Hank Williams resting place. Very peaceful place most anytime of the day.
MoreAs a child in the early 60s, before being exposed to Grand Funk Railroad and the psychedelic music beyond... Hank Williams was a man who touched a chord with me and anyone who had a heart or had felt/lost love.After hearing Midnight in Montgomery, I recalled Hank being born and buried in Montgomery AL, so I made plans to visit the gravesite.I’m from Wichita KS driving to Albany GA, so I listened to every Hank Williams album and collection I could find on Amazon Music, what an eye opening and amazing experience it was.I can now say I’ve heard almost every Hank Williams tune and especially interesting and insightful was his “live” work with Audrey on radio. Hours of wonderfully uplifting yet equally sad and depressing music which stills touches many of the chords of life.As regards the gravesite, very respectfully done and until I got there I didn’t realize Audrey was buried beside him. You know, he did have a license to fight, eternally now!!!It’s a simple drive up to the gravesite with a beautiful view... well worth the small sidestep south if you’re passing just north of Montgomery.I’m glad I had a chance to “See the Light”
MoreThe history there is breathtaking
Beautiful spot.
This needs no explanation.. Powerful & surreal to be standing where my heroes have stood while paying respects to someone who made a mark on the world that CANT be erased or covered over.
MoreI am sitting on my own in England listening to 1940s music and every other song is Hank Williams. I was privileged to visit his grave with my brother in 2012. A very beautiful and peaceful site. I also noticed some British War Graves to the left of the memorial. The whole experience made a lasting impression on me.
MoreIf youre a fan definitely stop by if in the area.
Absolutely beautiful, im 23 and I grew up on Hank and ive always wanted to see this.. he was an amazing man that was taken way before his time. This man made true music. This site is surrounded by marble with 2 large marbles grave stones, one engraved for his wife and the other for him, on his they have some of his music engraved on there as well. Fascinating, a great tribute to a wonderful man. I drove down from Missouri just to pay my respects to such an amazing artist. Youll never be forgotten Hank.
MoreAwesome. Very fitting tribute.
Very elaborate markers. Be sure to look at the details. Other interesting markers here for foreign soldiers.
MoreAn absolute must see for any music fan. Hank Jr has done a wonderful job upkeeping the site. Pay your respect to a country music icon
MoreMust see if you love country music.
Best place to sit a spell and watch the sunset or rise.... Best views of downtown Montgomery and even across the river in autauga co.... Leave a smoke for Hank and pay your respect for a montgomery legend.
MoreA summer rain had just passed me and my cousins went on top of the hill and to respect show our respects to a great songwriter and musician.
MoreHank Williams site is a sacred place for country music. I went there late at night, the stars were out, there was a full moon and I could hear trains in the back ground just like the music video midnight in Montgomerry by Alan Jackson... what an experience it was. I was by my self.. but I wasnt scared at all. It was peaceful. I sat at the bench in front of hanks grave and played a few of his songs and spent a few minutes with him. What an experience.
MoreBeautiful Memorial to Hank & Audrey Williams.
Great place to stop to appreciate country music history