Whatley in Clarke County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Reverend Timothy Horton Ball, A. M.
Photographed By TRCP Alliance, September 25, 2011
1. Reverend Timothy Horton Ball, A. M. Marker
February 16, 1826, November 8, 1913.
Minister, Teacher, Historian, Author.
His love of history, natural resources and mankind led him to record events, past and present, writing many of his notes on the pommel of his saddle and also walking County in search of information. He preserved for future generations, the history of Clarke County in written form, a vital resource record for the present and future. He is buried in the Creighton Cemetery one quarter mile north west.
Erected 1980 by Clark County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1808.
Location. 31° 39.281′ N, 87° 43.172′ W. Marker is in Whatley, Alabama, in Clarke County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 84 and County Road 22, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 84. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Whatley AL 36482, 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. Kimbell - James Massacre (here, next to this marker); Fort Sinquefield (approx. half a mile away); Whatley, Alabama (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old Line Road (approx. 3.2 miles away); Old Indian Trail
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Photographed By TRCP Alliance, September 25, 2011
2. Kimbell - James Massacre and Reverend Timothy Horton Ball, A. M. Markers
Photographed By TRCP Alliance, September 25, 2011
3. West bound view along U.S. Highway 84
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,170 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on May 15, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 26, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
