Whitesburg in Hamblen County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Bent Creek Church
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1B 28.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.
Location. 36° 16.349′ N, 83° 8.307′ W. Marker is in Whitesburg, Tennessee, in Hamblen County. Marker is on E Andrew Johnson Highway (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Whitesburg TN 37891, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tidence Lane (approx. 0.7 miles away); Bent Creek Baptist Church (approx. 1.9 miles away); Hamblen County / Hawkins County (approx. 2.1 miles away); Coffman House (approx. 2.1 miles away); Archie Campbell (approx. 3.2 miles away); Longstreet's Headquarters (approx. 3.4 miles away); Longstreet's Billet (approx. 3.4 miles away); Hayslope (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Whitesburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,732 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 23, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.