Port Royal in Montgomery County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Doctor's Office & General Store
Before 1850 - After 1900
Photographed by Tom Bosse, October 2, 2026
1. Doctor's Office & General Store Marker
Dr. Jacob T. Darden purchased this lot and building in 1852 from Wiley L. Norfleet, who owned a store here earlier. Darden operated his doctors office here until his death in 1880. His son-in-law, J.W. Allen, continued a medical practice here for some years afterward. Darden's apprentice, R.S. Ware, practiced medicine here briefly as well.
Erected by Port Royal State Historic Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 36° 33.245′ N, 87° 8.473′ 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Inn & Tavern (a few steps from this marker); The Tavern Lot (a few steps from this marker); Benevolent Treasure (a few steps from this marker); Inspector's Lot (a few steps from this marker); Legacy of the Enslaved (within shouting distance of this marker); Stores of Port Royal (within shouting distance of this marker); The Town of Port Royal (within shouting distance of this marker); The Enslaved at 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. Doctor's Office & General Store Marker
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.
