Near Halls in Lauderdale County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Roark Bradford

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 23, 2023

1. Roark Bradford Marker

Inscription. Born 4.1 miles west, near Nankipoo, Aug. 21, 1896, this author's stories of Mississippi River and Delta characters, including “How Come Christmas,” “Ol' Man Adam an' His Chillun,” “John Henry,” “Kingdom Comin',” and “This Side of Jordan,” won him wide fame. The play “The Green Pastures” was adapted from his stories. He died Nov. 13, 1948.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4E 24.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 21, 1896.

Location. 35° 52.905′ N, 89° 25.477′ W. Marker is near Halls, Tennessee, in Lauderdale County. Marker is at the intersection of Tennessee Route 88 and Edith-Nankipoo Road, on the right when traveling east on State Route 88. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1616 TN-88, Halls TN 38040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dyersburg Army Airfield (approx. 1.4 miles away); Key Corner (approx. 2½ miles away); Dyer County / Lauderdale County (approx. 4.6 miles away); William Nash (approx. 8.1 miles away); Thomas Conyers, Sr.

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(approx. 8.3 miles away); Mrs. Rosa M. Parks (approx. 8.8 miles away); Hands Across America Mid-Point (approx. 10.3 miles away); First Three Phase Padmount Transformer (approx. 10.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halls.

Also see . . . Roark Bradford. Roark Bradford was a writer and editor for The Times-Picayune and the author of numerous articles, stories, and books in the 1920s and 30s. (James W. Thomas, 64 Parishes, posted May 23, 2011) (Submitted on May 2, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 23, 2023

2. Roark Bradford Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.