B. F. White
--1800-1879--
Song writer, teacher, editor, lived in Hamilton, 1843-c.1868, was mayor, 1865. Near this spot in 1844 he published Sacred Harp, a “fa-sol-la” acappella singing school book now in its 14th edition.
White taught in a local academy, conducted singing schools in many places and organized singing conventions, some of which still exist. He died in Atlanta and is buried in Oakland Cemetery.
Marker is on North College Street (U.S. 27) 0 miles north of Blue Springs Road (Georgia Route 116), on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
