Olive Hill in Carter County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Tom T. Hall
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 7, 2021
1. Tom T. Hall Marker
Olive Hill is the birthplace of Tom T. Hall.
Born to Reverend Virgil L. and Della Lena Hall,
he used his god-given talents to become famed
as one of America's balladeers, telling in music
form the story of the common folk and the daily
happenings which color their lives. A recording
artist of international stature, a member
of the Grand Ole Opry, and a country music
songwriter/performer of note, he never forgot
that he came from the soil and always treated
his fellowman as friend and neighbor.Erected 1972.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is June 4, 1972.
Location. 38° 18.12′ N, 83° 10.391′ W. Marker is in Olive Hill, Kentucky, in Carter County. Marker is on West Tom T Hall Boulevard (U.S. 60) 0.1 miles west of Whitt Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is on the grounds of the old Olive Hill High School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 155 W Tom T Hall Blvd, Olive Hill KY 41164, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as
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Photographed By Craig Doda, January 7, 2021
2. Tom T. Hall Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 7, 2021
3. Tom T. Hall Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 515 times since then and 218 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
