| Poet Laureate of Alabama | |
|---|---|
Incumbent since 2021Ashley M. Jones | |
| Type | Poet Laureate |
| Formation | 1930 |
| First holder | Samuel Minturn Peck |
The Poet Laureate of Alabama is the poet laureate for the U.S. state of Alabama. The position was established in 1931 by an act of the Alabama Legislature. Poets Laureate, who must have been Alabama residents for at least 15 years, are chosen by the governor, and serve 4-year terms.[1]
- ^ "Alabama - State Poet Laureate". Library of Congress. September 13, 2011. Retrieved October 3, 2011.