Port Royal in Montgomery County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
General Store
Before 1841 - After 1900
Photographed by Tom Bosse, October 2, 2026
1. General Store Marker
Spotswood Scott operated an extensive general store here that relied on imported goods from New Orleans and Philadelphia. Dr. Scott interned under Dr. George Hopson in Port Royal in the 1830s before moving to Barren Plains, TN. In the late 1840s, James Johnson briefly operated a drug store.
A.C. Gaines, before 1841 Spotswood Scott, before 1841 W.L. Norfleet, 1846 Gaines, Smith & Williams - 1853 W.W. Warfield, 1855 W.H. McNeil, 1872 J.T. Darden, 1874 W.W. Bourne, 1875 Ross Bourne, 1882 W.D. Cotter, 1898
Erected by Port Royal State Historic Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.
Location. 36° 33.241′ N, 87° 8.496′ W. Marker is in Port Royal, Tennessee, in Montgomery County. It is at the intersection of Port Royal Road (Tennessee Route 238) and Old Clarksville Hwy, on the right when traveling north on Port Royal Road. Marker is located at the Port Royal State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3300 Old Clarksville Hwy, Adams
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Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee and in the Highland Rim. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, 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 walking distance of this marker: Blacksmith Shop & Warehouse (here, next to this marker); The Enslaved at Port Royal (here, next to this marker); The Town of Port Royal (a few steps from this marker); Legacy of the Enslaved (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named General Store (a few steps from this marker); Benevolent Treasure (a few steps from this marker); Port Royal (a few steps from this marker); Stores of Port Royal (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Royal.
Also see . . . Port Royal State Park. (Submitted on October 31, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Tom Bosse, October 2, 2026
2. General Store Marker
Marker is on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
