Near Dixon Springs in Smith County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Captain James Bradley

1763-1830

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 17, 2023

1. Captain James Bradley Marker

Inscription.

Bradley was born in Caswell County, North Carolina, and settled in this area in 1798. He served at the siege of Charleston, South Carolina, and the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, North Carolina, during the Revolutionary War, and in February 1812 he volunteered for service under General James Winchester. Oaklawn, Bradley's two-story brick house, is located .4 mile south.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3B 39.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1763.

Location. 36° 20.796′ N, 86° 2.253′ W. Marker is near Dixon Springs, Tennessee, in Smith County. Marker is at the intersection of Dixon Springs Highway (Tennessee Route 25) and Lovers Lane, on the right when traveling south on Dixon Springs Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dixon Springs TN 37057, 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. Tilman Dixon (approx. half a mile away); Morgan's Ohio Raid (approx. 1.3 miles away); The James DeBow Home (approx. 5.3 miles away); Rome Ferry (approx. 6.1 miles away); Battle of Hartsville

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(approx. 7.6 miles away); Rev. John McGee (approx. 7.8 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of Hartsville (approx. 7.8 miles away); Trousdale County Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.8 miles away).

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 10, 2020

2. Captain James Bradley Marker

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 10, 2020

3. Captain James Bradley Marker

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 10, 2020

4. Captain James Bradley Marker

Bradley's house, Oaklawn.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 432 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 31, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 12, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.