Liberty in DeKalb County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Adam Dale
The first settler (1797) in what later became DeKalb County, Dale built a water-powered log mill to grind corn for the settlers who followed him here in 1800. Traces of the dam remain on Smith's Fork, about 200 yards upstream.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2D 9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.
Location. 36° 0.645′ N, 85° 57.89′ W. Marker is in Liberty, Tennessee, in DeKalb County. Marker is on Nashville Highway (State Highway 70) 0.2 miles east of Dismal Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Liberty TN 37095, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle of Snow Hill (approx. 2.1 miles away); Morgan's Ohio Raid (approx. 5.1 miles away); DeKalb County Fair (approx. 6 miles away); Gen. John H. Morgan CSA (approx. 6 miles away); Morgan in Alexandria (approx. 6 miles away); Wheeler School (approx. 6.3 miles away); Beckwith Inn (approx. 6˝ miles away); The Gwaltney Home (approx. 7.8 miles away).
More about this marker. The marker was lost for several years, found, and moved across US70 South. It is now located on the south side.
Regarding Adam Dale. Son of Thomas Dale, a Revolutionary War Veteran from Maryland. Adam also served in the Revolutionary War as a young man. The Memphis chapter of DAR was named in honor of Adam Dale.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2016, by William Martin of Nashville, TN - Tennessee. This page has been viewed 759 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on May 31, 2023, by William Martin of Nashville, TN - Tennessee. Photos: 1. submitted on May 3, 2016, by William Martin of Nashville, TN - Tennessee. 2, 3. submitted on October 31, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4. submitted on May 31, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.