Rev. James Milton Webb

Born October 2, 1802, a Baptist minister; first moderator of the Green River Baptist Association.

He built this house known as "The Webb House" in 1825; served in the House of Commons; Clerk of Superior Court; published a Rutherford County newspaper.

Gardner Webb College was named for his descendants. He was buried on this property April 24, 1854.

Marker is at the intersection of Route 64 and Hunting Drive on Route 64.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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