B. F. White, a songwriter, teacher, editor, and Hamilton resident from 1843 to about 1868, served as mayor in 1865. Near this spot in 1844 he published Sacred Harp, a “fa-sol-la” a cappella singing school book now in its 14th edition. He 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.