Near Burnt Corn in Conecuh County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Dr. Watkins House

Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 7, 2015

1. Dr. Watkins House Marker

Inscription.
This two and a half story structure with unusual lower front extension was the home of Dr. John Watkins. Dr. Watkins was one of the first and few physicians in this part of the Mississippi Territory. Before coming to Burnt Corn, he lived in Claiborne. In addition to being a doctor, he served in the Alabama House of Representatives and Senate and was trustee of the Burnt Corn Male Academy.

Erected 2012 by the Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list.

Location. 31° 34.255′ N, 87° 9.411′ W. Marker is near Burnt Corn, Alabama, in Conecuh County. It is on County Road 5 1.2 miles north of County Road 30, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Conecuh County 5, Evergreen AL 36401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: James Salter (approx. 0.7 miles away); Burnt Corn Male Academy (approx. 1.2 miles away); Longmire Stagecoach Stop & First Post Office in Conecuh County (approx.

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1.3 miles away); Old Federal Road (approx. 1½ miles away); Dr. John Watkins (approx. 1½ miles away); First School in Conecuh County (approx. 2 miles away); John Green Cemetery (approx. 2.3 miles away); Puryearville (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burnt Corn.

Also see . . .
1. "Historical marker describes 'Dr. Watkins House' at Burnt Corn, Alabama". BCR Listening Post-Observation Post entry (Submitted on March 8, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

2. "Is the historic Old Dr. Watkins House at Burnt Corn really haunted?". BCR Listening Post-Observation Post entry (Submitted on March 8, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Dr. Watkins House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 7, 2015

2. Dr. Watkins House

Added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on Oct. 4, 1993.

View of marker, looking north on CR-5. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 7, 2015

3. View of marker, looking north on CR-5.

Dr. Watkins House and land. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 7, 2015

4. Dr. Watkins House and land.

View of house and marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 7, 2015

5. View of house and marker.

Biography: Dr. John Watkins born 1775 image. Click for more information.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 19, 2021

6. Biography: Dr. John Watkins born 1775

Alabama Pioneers blog entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,468 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 8, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 6. submitted on May 19, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.