LaGrange in Fayette County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
La Grange
Settled in 1819 on the site of an Indian trading post, it was named for General La Fayette's ancestral home in France. He visited La Grange in 1824 and called it the "Beautiful Village." Its location on a bluff made it a natural military post; during the Civil War it was occupied by Union forces from 1862-65. It was an ante bellum center of wealth, education, and culture, having in 1862 two colleges, four academies, two newspapers, and 3,000 citizens.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4E 65.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.
Location. 35° 2.722′ N, 89° 14.632′ W. Marker is in LaGrange, Tennessee, in Fayette County. Marker is on 3rd Street (State Highway 57), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: La Grange TN 38046, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grierson's Raid (a few steps from this marker); LaGrange (within shouting distance of this marker); Immanuel Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of Lucy Holcombe Pickens (about 700 feet away); Lucy Petway Holcombe Pickens House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Gloster - Anderson Graveyard (approx. half a mile away); Woodlawn (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Bird Dog & Field Trial Capital of the World (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in LaGrange.
Also see . . .
1. La Grange, Tennessee. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 9, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. La Grange: Union Supply Base. Tennessee Civil War Trails website entry (Submitted on January 9, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,808 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on December 20, 2012, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on October 26, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 4. submitted on May 24, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.