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

Thomas Malcolm Blake

July 18, 1917 to Aug. 26, 1989

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, July 10, 2022

1. Thomas Malcolm Blake Marker

Inscription. This monument stands in front of the birthplace of Dr. Thomas Malcolm Blake (1917-1989), and near the site of his office where, for forty-seven years, he devoted his life to helping others, Dr. Blake’s birthplace was formerly the residence of the founder of Double Springs, Andrew Jackson Ingle. Dr. Malcolm Blake was a perfect model for the legendary country doctor. Day or night, in fair or foul weather, he spent his entire adult life providing medical care for the citizens of this area. This memorial is dedicated to Dr. Blake’s life and work.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine.

Location. 34° 8.808′ N, 87° 24.155′ W. Marker is in Double Springs, Alabama, in Winston County. It is on Alabama Route 195 north of Blake Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25125 AL-195, Double Springs AL 35553, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

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 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Seaborn M. Denson and Thomas J. Denson (within shouting distance of this marker); Winston County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dual Destiny (within shouting distance of this marker); Godfrey College and High School (approx.

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3.8 miles away); John Anthony Winston (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 10, 2022

2. Thomas Malcolm Blake Marker

Winston County Archives Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, July 10, 2022

3. Winston County Archives Building

Built in honor of Dr. Thomas Malcolm Blake, MD

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 517 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.