Woodbury in Cannon County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The Trail of Tears

Photographed By Deanna Lack, August 5, 2014

1. The Trail of Tears Marker

Inscription. In the valley to the south, that part of the Cherokee nation which took part in the enforced overland migration to Indian Territory rested for about three weeks in 1839. About 15,000 persons of various ages took part in the march. Several who died here were buried in this area.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2E 22.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 35° 49.564′ N, 86° 3.454′ W. Marker is in Woodbury, Tennessee, in Cannon County. Marker is on McMinnville Highway (U.S. 70S) west of Gassaway Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodbury TN 37190, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Forrest Rested Here (here, next to this marker); East Fork Stone's River (approx. 0.7 miles away); Woodbury in the Civil War (approx. 0.7 miles away); World War I-II Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Early Industry (approx. ¾ mile away); Highway 70S Mile Marker Stone (approx. ¾ mile away); Baptist Female College – Adams House

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(approx. one mile away); Cannon County Confederate Monument (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodbury.

Photographed By Duane Marsteller

2. The Trail of Tears Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2014, by Deanna Lack of Sparta, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 941 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 12, 2014, by Deanna Lack of Sparta, Tennessee. 2. submitted on February 15, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.