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Lebanon in Wilson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
 

Wilson County Courthouses

 
 
Wilson County Courthouses Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By David Seibert, May 25, 2009
1. Wilson County Courthouses Marker
Inscription. The first courthouse stood on the west side of the public square. The second was located in the center of the square. In 1848 the third, designed by William Strickland, was erected on this site which was Lot No.2 (SW) of the Lebanon town lot plan of 1802. Used from 1854 until 1968, this building was replaced by a fourth when a new courthouse was built elsewhere.
 
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 183.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
 
Location. 36° 12.45′ N, 86° 17.483′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Tennessee, in Wilson County. Marker is at the intersection of South Cumberland Street (U.S. 231) and West Main Street (Tennessee Route 24), on the right when traveling south on South Cumberland Street. The marker is located on the southwest corner of the public square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lebanon TN 37090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Confederate Veterans and Robert H. Hatton Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Lebanon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lebanon
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(about 300 feet away); Neddy Jacobs Cabin (about 300 feet away); History of the Logs Used in this Cabin (about 400 feet away); 103 Public Square (about 400 feet away); Upon This Site Stood the Law Office of Sam Houston (about 400 feet away); Lebanon Post Office (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.
 
Wilson County Courthouses Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By David Seibert, May 25, 2009
2. Wilson County Courthouses Marker
Looking north through the public square on Cumberland Avenue (US 231).
Wilson County Courthouses Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By David Seibert, May 25, 2009
3. Wilson County Courthouses Marker
In the background is the west side of the public square, where the first courthouse stood.
West Side of the Lebanon Public Square image. Click for full size.
Photographed By David Seibert, May 25, 2009
4. West Side of the Lebanon Public Square
Site of the first Wilson County courthouse
Lebanon Public Square image. Click for full size.
Photographed By David Seibert, May 25, 2009
5. Lebanon Public Square
Looking north from the marker at the public square, site of the second courthouse.
East Side of the Lebanon Public Square image. Click for full size.
Photographed By David Seibert, May 25, 2009
6. East Side of the Lebanon Public Square
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,276 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 28, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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