Near Atwood in Carroll County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Carroll County / Gibson County
Carroll County
Established 1822: Named in honor of
William Carroll
An officer in the War of 1812;
governor of Tennessee, 1821-27
and 1829-35; Served as governor
longer than any other man.
Gibson County
Established 1823; named in honor of
Colonel John Gibson
who served with distinction under
General Andrew Jackson in the
Natchez Expedition, 1812-13,
and in the Creek Wars.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4A 17.)
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 1822.
Location. 35° 57.591′ N, 88° 41.818′ W. Marker is near Atwood, Tennessee, in Carroll County. Marker is at the intersection of Atwood Highway (U.S. 79) and Cades Atwood Road, on the right when traveling south on Atwood Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Cades Atwood Rd, Milan TN 38358, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gibson County (here, next to this marker); Gordon Browning (approx. ¼ mile away); U.S. Post Office (approx. 4.4 miles away); Gibson County Training School / Polk - Clark School (approx. 5 miles away); Gibson County Training School (approx. 5.1 miles away); Hillsman House (approx. 6½ miles away); Reedy Creek Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 6.8 miles away); Bethel College (approx. 6.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atwood.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 711 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 2, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. 2. submitted on March 25, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on February 2, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. 4. submitted on March 25, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.