Dr. Watkins House

Dr. Watkins House (HM1JH4)

Location: Peterman, AL 36471
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Country: United States of America
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N 31° 34.255', W 87° 9.411'

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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.
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HM NumberHM1JH4
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Year Placed2012
Placed ByThe Alabama Historical Association
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Date Added Sunday, March 8th, 2015 at 5:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16R E 485116 N 3492887
Decimal Degrees31.57091667, -87.15685000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 31° 34.255', W 87° 9.411'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds31° 34' 15.3" N, 87° 9' 24.66" W
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Area Code(s)251
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Co Hwy 5, Peterman AL 36471, US
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