Double Springs in Winston County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Seaborn M. Denson and Thomas J. Denson

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 2, 2022

1. Seaborn M. Denson and Thomas J. Denson Marker

Inscription. To the memory of the brothers Seaborn M. Denson (1854-1936) and Thomas J. Denson (1863-1935) who devoted their lives and gifts to composing and teaching, over most of the south land, American religious folk music as embodied in “The Sacred Harp”. This stone is placed in the midst of their field of labor by the loving hands of their families, legions of singers and other friends in the summer of the year 1944, the Hundredth Anniversary of “The Sacred Harp,” while “Uncle Seab” and “Uncle Tom” sing on –

Erected by L.P. Odem – Ruth Denson – Dr. George P. Jackson.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.

Location. 34° 8.79′ N, 87° 24.139′ W. Marker is in Double Springs, Alabama, in Winston County. Marker is on Blake Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Blake Dr, Double Springs AL 35553, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Winston County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Dual Destiny (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Malcolm Blake (within shouting distance of this marker); Godfrey College and High School (approx. 3.8 miles away); John Anthony Winston

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(approx. 8.3 miles away); Willis Farris (approx. 8.3 miles away); The Jail at Houston / Houston-County Seat of Winston (approx. 8.3 miles away); Richard Elliott Payne (approx. 8.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Double Springs.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 2, 2022

2. Seaborn M. Denson and Thomas J. Denson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.