Red Boiling Springs in Macon County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Nixon Boarding House and the Whitley Boarding House
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 21, 2021
1. Nixon Boarding House and the Whitley Boarding House Marker
This two story wooden structure had 6 rooms for guests and was the first Nixon Boarding House and then later the Whitley Boarding House. Red water was featured. This was the location of Alexander and Russell Funeral Home during the 1950's before moving into the Joines Boarding House on the Lafayette Road.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 36° 31.802′ N, 85° 50.704′ W. Marker is in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee, in Macon County. Marker is on East Main Street east of Valley View Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 419 E Main Street, Red Boiling Springs TN 37150, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sampson's Light Housekeeping (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Boiling Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Red Boiling Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); Leslie Bath House (within shouting distance of this marker); Page Bath House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hudson's General Store (about 300 feet away); Reeves Grocery Store (about 300 feet away); Chitwoods Grocery Store (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Red Boiling Springs.
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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 21, 2021
2. Nixon Boarding House and the Whitley Boarding House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
