Nectar in Blount County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Homesite and Grave of George Powell

1794 – 1872

George Powell Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David J Gaines, November 30, 2011

1. George Powell Marker

Inscription. Planter, trader, historian, geologist, surveyor. Gathered authentic data from early settlers and Indians for his history of Blount County published in 1855. Made original survey of Blount County.

Erected 1965 by Junior Blount County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.

Location. 33° 57.71′ N, 86° 38.049′ W. Marker is in Nectar, Alabama, in Blount County. Marker is at the intersection of Alabama Route 160 and Nectar Bridge Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 160. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Locust Fork AL 35097, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gabriel Hanby, 1786-1826 (approx. 3.9 miles away); History of Locust Fork (approx. 4 miles away); The Little School House (approx. 7.7 miles away); Ebenezer Hearn 1794-1862 (approx. 8.6 miles away); Blountsville (approx. 8.6 miles away); Blountsville Court Square Timeline (approx. 8.6 miles away); In Honor of Those Who Served (approx. 8.6 miles away); Historic Oneonta L & N Railroad Depot (approx. 9.2 miles away).

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The marker is located across Nectar Bridge Road from Nectar Cemetery.

Photographed By David J Gaines, November 30, 2011

2. George Powell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2011, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,917 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2011, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.