Near Elgin in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Daniel White

Settled Here in 1818

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, July 1, 2009

1. Daniel White Marker

Inscription. Daniel White, native of North Carolina, purchased land here in 1818, a year before Alabama became a state. His home and stagecoach stop, "Wayside Inn" was a large two~ story log house located on the North side of the highway from this site. In 1834 he set aside the original two acres in this burial ground for a church and cemetery. Daniel White and his wife, Margaret, are believed to be buried here. Also buried here is a son, Sherwood White, who operated a grist mill on Second Creek a few miles west of Rogersville.

Erected by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Notable Buildings • Notable Places • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 34° 51.286′ N, 87° 24.654′ W. Marker is near Elgin, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. It is on Lee Highway (U.S. 72) 0.7 miles west of County Road 583, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located in front of the Barkley Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6048 U.S 72, Rogersville AL 35652, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama

and in the Shoals.

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

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other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cherokee Chief Doublehead's Village Around 1800 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gabriel “Old Gabe” Butler (approx. 1.2 miles away); Elgin/Elgin Crossroads (approx. 1.2 miles away); Jesse James Gang Canal Payroll Robbery / Trial of Frank James (approx. 1.4 miles away); Mitchell Town Community (approx. 1.7 miles away); Covington/Second Creek / Wheeler Dam/Lake (approx. 2.3 miles away); Center (Centre) Star (approx. 2½ miles away); Springfield Community / Springfield Church and School (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elgin.

Also see . . .
1. Doublehead makes home at Shoals. Daniel White Wayside Inn was near the Blue Water Creek Bridge on U.S. 72 E. Is believed to be the earlier home of Doublehead. (Submitted on March 22, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

2. Daniel White at "Find A Grave". (Submitted on July 4, 2020, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

Blue Water Creek Cemetery/Blue Water Creek Polo Club image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, July 1, 2009

2. Blue Water Creek Cemetery/Blue Water Creek Polo Club

Old Photo of Wayside Inn image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, March 22, 2010

3. Old Photo of Wayside Inn

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 4,476 times since then and 143 times this year. Last updated on March 27, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 22, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.