Covington in Tipton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Frances Boyd Calhoun

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 25, 2022

1. Frances Boyd Calhoun Marker

Inscription. The author of “Miss Minerva and William Green Hill,” is buried ½ mi. southwest of here in Munford Cemetery. Born in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, Dec. 23, 1867, she moved to Covington in 1880. She married George Barret Calhoun in 1903. Her well-known book for children was published only a few months before her death in June, 1909.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4E 57.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 23, 1867.

Location. 35° 33.781′ N, 89° 38.682′ W. Marker is in Covington, Tennessee, in Tipton County. It is at the intersection of South Maple Street and East Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Maple Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 217 S Maple St, Covington TN 38019, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee

and in Greater Memphis.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in

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the Deep South,

in the Upper South,

and in the Mississippi Delta.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tipton County in the Civil War (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tipton County Confederate Monument (about 600 feet away); Isaac Hayes (about 700 feet away); Thomas Goode (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hotel Lindo (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Matthew's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Canaan Missionary Baptist Church History (approx. ¼ mile away); Cadmus Marcellus Wilcox (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.

Also see . . .
1. Frances Boyd Calhoun (1867-1909). Find a Grave entry includes photograph of her gravestone and an obituary notice. (Submitted on June 26, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Frances Boyd Calhoun.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 25, 2022

2. Frances Boyd Calhoun Marker

She turned to writing when a chronic illness ended her teaching career, but it was a letter — written in rhyme – that launched her brief publishing career. (Bella Katz Stringer, Tennessee Encyclopedia) (Submitted on June 26, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 431 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.