Port Royal in Montgomery County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Inspector's Lot
1860's
Photographed by Tom Bosse, October 2, 2026
1. Inspector's Lot Marker
John Lynch's profession was recorded in the 1860 Federal census as a tobacco inspector. Tobacco inspectors were essential to the tobacco market at Port Royal. Lynch likely operated a warehouse and inspection house on this spot.
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 1860.
Location. 36° 33.246′ N, 87° 8.458′ W. Marker is in Port Royal, Tennessee, in Montgomery County. It can be reached from the intersection of Port Royal Road (Tennessee Route 238) and Old Clarksville Hwy, on the right when traveling north. 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 TN 37010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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,
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Tavern Lot (a few steps from this marker); Sulpher Fork Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Doctor's Office & General Store (a few steps from this marker); Inn & Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Benevolent Treasure (within shouting distance of this marker); Stores of Port Royal (within shouting distance of this marker); Legacy of the Enslaved (within shouting distance of this marker); The Town of Port Royal (within shouting distance of 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. Inspector's Lot 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 3 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.
