White Plains Old Walton Road
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ggmorton
N 36° 10.653 W 085° 27.038
16S E 639332 N 4004753
A historical marker near the home of Stephen Burton, grandson of William Quarles, who settled the area of White Plains.
Waymark Code: WM13J0V
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 12/22/2020
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"William Quarles, Revolutionary War officer, settled here ca. 1809, built a house, barns, general store, blacksmith shop, and school, and set up a post office. His residence was a noted inn along the old pike. When Putnam County was established in 1842, the site served as county seat. Quarles' grandson, Stephen D. Burton, farmer, merchant, and slave trader, built this home before 1860."
Reference: pictured historical marker
Marker Name: White Plains Old Walton Road
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number: ?
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
American Revolution Bicentennial of Putnam County
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