Alton Park near Saint Elmo in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Cross Roads

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, March 17, 2010

1. Cross Roads Marker

Inscription. Here the first two post roads established in Hamilton County by the United States government, in 1820, crossed. This spot was also the site of Aaron Hunt's blacksmith shop described in Augusta Evans' book St. Elmo.

Erected by Judge David Campbell Chapter, D.A.R.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Landmarks • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. 35° 0.806′ N, 85° 19.637′ W. Marker is near Saint Elmo, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Alton Park. It is at the intersection of West 37th Street and St. Elmo Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West 37th Street. Near the railroad overpass of St. Elmo Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3700 St Elmo Avenue, Chattanooga TN 37409, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

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

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

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: The Will Cummings Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); Lookout Mountain Incline (approx. ¼ mile away); Daniel Ross (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Elmo World War I Memorial (approx. 0.3

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miles away); Ochs Highway (approx. 0.4 miles away); Moore's Brigade (approx. 0.7 miles away); Camp Ross (approx. 0.7 miles away); Cravens House (approx. ¾ mile away).

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, March 17, 2010

2. Cross Roads Marker

Marker as seen from the intersection of St Elmo Avenue and West 37th Street, looking South along St. Elmo Avenue.

The Cross-Road Discussed in the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, March 17, 2010

3. The Cross-Road Discussed in the Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 861 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.