Alamo in Crockett County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Robert H. White, Ph. D.

(1883 - 1970)

Photographed by Ken Smith, February 25, 2012

1. Robert H. White. Ph. D. Marker

Inscription. Robert H. "Bob" White was born in Crockett County 10 miles west of this site. He served 15 years as Tennessee's first official State Historian. He had previously served as a college teacher and a consultant to many departments of state government as well as to the Tennessee Valley Authority. He was a distinguished author and a recognized humorous lecturer.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4D 38.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list.

Location. 35° 47.098′ N, 89° 7.029′ W. Marker is in Alamo, Tennessee, in Crockett County. It is at the intersection of Bells Street (Tennessee Route 88) and South Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Bells Street. On the south west corner of the courthouse lawn. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alamo TN 38001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Crockett County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Original Bank of Alamo Building (a few steps from this marker); Cageville in the Civil War

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Crockett County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Crockett County's First Court (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cherryville (approx. 5.2 miles away); Maury City Lodge #368 of Free & Accepted Masons (approx. 6.1 miles away); Coxville Church and Cemetery Winfield Scott (Scotty) Moore (approx. 6.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alamo.

Photographed by Ken Smith, February 25, 2012

2. Robert H. White. Ph. D. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 958 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.