Near Dayton in Rhea County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Washington Ferry
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2B 31.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
Location. 35° 32.208′ N, 84° 53.281′ W. Marker is near Dayton, Tennessee, in Rhea County. Marker is on Old Washington Highway (State Highway 30) 0.8 miles east of Old Dixie Highway (State Highway 302), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8125 Old Washington Highway, Dayton TN 37321, 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. A different marker also named Washington Ferry (approx. 0.7 miles away); David Campbell Memorial (approx. one mile away); Town of Washington, Tennessee (approx. 1.1 miles away); Decatur United Methodist Church (approx. 5.7 miles away); Meigs County War Memorial (approx. 5.7 miles away); Wheeler's Crossing (approx. 5.7 miles away); Bryan College (approx. 6.9 miles away); Site of Rhea County High School (approx. 7.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.
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