Near Elgin in Scott County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Morgan County / Scott County
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Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1 F 8.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • War, French and Indian • War, Mexican-American • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.
Location. 36° 17.933′ N, 84° 38.234′ W. Marker is near Elgin, Tennessee, in Scott County. Marker is on Scott Highway (U.S. 27 at milepost 0), 3.6 miles south of Rugby Highway (State Highway 52), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elgin TN 37732, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Welcome to the Massengale Homeplace (approx. 5.3 miles away); Early Rugby’s Appalachian Neighbors (approx. 5.4 miles away); Meet the Massengales (approx. 5½ miles away); Roadside Cottage/Grey Gables (approx. 5.6 miles away); Perrigo/Alexander Boarding House (approx. 5.7 miles away); Thomas Fardon's Drug Supply & Home (approx. 5.8 miles away); The Tabard Inn (approx. 5.8 miles away); Gentlemen's Swimming Hole (approx. 5.9 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 735 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on April 21, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.