Lebanon in Wilson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
History of the Logs Used in this Cabin
Neddy Jacobs Cabin Site
The Kelleys’ son, David Campbell Kelley, was born in this cabin on December 25, 1833. He became a Methodist minister and went as a missionary to China in 1854. Returning home, he served in the Civil War with General Nathan Bedford Forrest. He became a colonel and was known as “The Fighting Parson”.
After the war, he established Corona Female Academy in Lebanon in 1866. He also pastored churches in Lebanon and later served at McKendree Methodist in Nashville. In 1873, he was instrumental in establishing Vanderbilt University. He ran for governor of Tennessee on the Prohibitionist Party in 1890, but was defeated. He died in 1909.
Erected 2001 by The Hardy Family; Wayne, Jean, Jo Ann, Phillip, Chelsea and Ben.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is December 25, 1833.
Location. 36° 12.508′ N, 86° 17.479′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Tennessee , in Wilson County. Marker is on West Main Street west of North Cumberland Street, on the right when traveling west. This marker is in addition to the Neddy Jacobs Cabin marker - - which is North/West on the circle of the Confederate Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lebanon TN 37087, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Neddy Jacobs Cabin (here, next to this marker); Lebanon (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Lebanon (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Veterans and Robert H. Hatton Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 103 Public Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilson County Courthouses (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 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.
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