Tullahoma in Bedford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Moore County / Bedford County

Photographed By Tom Gillard, December 1, 2009

1. Moore County / Bedford County Marker

Inscription. Moore County
Established 1871; named in honor of Major Gen. William Moore He settled in Tennessee in 1808, coming from Kentucky. Commanded a company in the Creek War; finished the War of 1812 as a Major General. Member of the State House of Representatives, 1825-27.

Reverse
Bedford CountyEstablished 1807; named in honor of Thomas Bedford Captain in the Continental Army; Lieutenant Colonel of Volunteers, War of 1812: Member of the State Legislature and a very influential citizen.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2E 24.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 35° 24.652′ N, 86° 16.41′ W. Marker is in Tullahoma, Tennessee, in Bedford County. Marker is on Shelbyville Hwy (U.S. 41-A) near Carr Creek Rd, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tullahoma TN 37388, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ledford's Mill (approx. 0.6 miles away); George Dickel & Co.'s Cascade Distillery

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(approx. 2.4 miles away); Martin Shofner (approx. 4 miles away); Fort Rains Along Fort Street (approx. 4.3 miles away); Oakwood Cemetery (approx. 4.4 miles away); L.D. Hickerson House (approx. 4.8 miles away); Tullahoma Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.9 miles away); Fortress Tullahoma (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tullahoma.

Photographed By Tom Gillard, December 1, 2009

2. Moore County / Bedford County Marker

Looking North

Looking South, overall view. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Gillard, December 1, 2009

3. Looking South, overall view.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,218 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on December 16, 2012, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.