Port Royal in Montgomery County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Blacksmith Shop & Warehouse
ca. 1787 - ca. 1835
Photographed by Tom Bosse, October 2, 2026
1. Blacksmith Shop & Warehouse Marker
The Wilcox family were among the founders of Port Royal. They settled here in 1787 and quickly established a store and blacksmith shop. Town founders established Port Royal on the lands of Samuel Wilcox in 1797. Smauel's son, John, added a tobacco warehouse to business endeavors. This foreshadowed the significance of the tobacco economy to the Red River valley. The blacksmith, warehouse, ferry landing, and Wilcox residence were all in this vicinity. The last known record of Wilcox engaging in the blacksmith business was in 1835.
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 1787.
Location. 36° 33.241′ N, 87° 8.494′ 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: General Store (here, next to this marker); Legacy of the Enslaved (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); Benevolent Treasure (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named General Store (a few steps from this marker); Stores of Port Royal (a few steps from this marker); 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. Blacksmith Shop & Warehouse Marker
Marker is second from 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.
