Port Royal in Montgomery County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Benevolent Treasure

1891-1903

Photographed by Tom Bosse, October 2, 2026

1. Benevolent Treasure Marker

Inscription.
In 1872, formerly enslaved African Americans established Benevolent Treasure No. 3, a fraternal organization created "to care for the sick and bury the dead". In 1891, they built their first formal lodge hall on this spot. They outgrew this building in 1903 and moved one mile to the west where they are active today as Benevolent Treasure Lodge No. 210.

Erected by Port Royal State Historic Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 36° 33.241′ N, 87° 8.487′ 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

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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: Legacy of the Enslaved (here, next to this marker); Blacksmith Shop & Warehouse (a few steps from this marker); The Town of Port Royal (a few steps from this marker); Inn & Tavern (a few steps from this marker); The Enslaved at Port Royal (a few steps from this marker); General Store (a few steps from this marker); Stores of Port Royal (a few steps from this marker); Doctor's Office & General Store (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. Benevolent Treasure 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.