Adams in Robertson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Stores of Port Royal

Port Royal State Historic Park

Stories of Port Royal Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 24, 2013

1. Stories of Port Royal Marker

Inscription. The earliest stores in Port Royal date back to the late 1790s, most of which were taverns and inns. Stores could thrive for many years due to the commerce brought in by the Great Western Road which passed through Port Royal. At various times the town had silversmiths, blacksmiths, grocers, doctors, mills, drygoods stores, cabinet and furniture makers, tailors, shoemakers and even a silk mill in the 1840s.

Where you are now standing was once the main street through Port Royal. Stores lined this street on either side for several hundred yards.

(Inscription under the photo on the bottom left)
This is Bertha Bourne on the front porch of her store around 1930. This store stood for many decades. It was located where the current highway bridge begins.

(Inscription under the photo in the bottom center)
These are letterheads from various stores located in Port Royal.
(Also)
An advertisement for B.F. Hamlett’s drug store.

(Inscription under the photo in the bottom right)
The Mallory Way Station served as a tavern and stagecoach inn from at least 1836 until the late 19th century. It later served as a grocery store and

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then a private residence in the 20th century. The Port Royal ferry was also operated by whomever owned this building. The foundation of this building is in front of you. Photo taken in mid 1970s.

Erected by Tennessee State Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 36° 33.233′ N, 87° 8.483′ W. Marker is in Adams, Tennessee, in Robertson County. It is on Port Royal Road (SR238) south of Old Clarksville Springfield Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Adams TN 37010, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee,

in the Highland Rim,

and in Greater Nashville.

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

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 24, 2013

2. Stories of Port Royal Marker

Note the foundation of the building behind the marker.

least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Benevolent Treasure (a few steps from this marker); Legacy of the Enslaved (a few steps from this marker); Blacksmith Shop & Warehouse (a few steps from this marker); General Store (a few steps from this marker); Inn & Tavern (a few steps from this marker); The Town of Port Royal (within shouting distance of this marker); The Enslaved at Port Royal (within shouting distance of this marker); Doctor's Office & General Store (within shouting distance of this marker).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 881 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.