Sparta in White County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Lester Flatt
— June 19, 1914 - May 11, 1979 —
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2D 23.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list.
Location. 35° 55.475′ N, 85° 27.46′ W. Marker is in Sparta, Tennessee, in White County. Marker is at the intersection of W. Bockman Way (U.S. 70) and Baker Street, on the left when traveling east on W. Bockman Way. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sparta TN 38583, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Gibbs Dibrell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rotary Club of Sparta Veterans Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Rotary Club of Sparta Veterans Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Rotary Club of Sparta Veterans Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Rotary Club of Sparta Veterans Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Rotary Club of Sparta Veterans Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); White County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); White County (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sparta.
Also see . . . Lester Flatt Biography. (Submitted on November 15, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,466 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on May 12, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 15, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.