Monterey in Putnam County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Standing Stone

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 30, 2020

1. Standing Stone Marker

Inscription.
A mysterious sandstone monolith of unknown origin stood just west of Monterey. According to local tradition, the structure resembled the shape of a large dog, which faced west over the edge of the Cumberland Plateau. Captain William Walton, builder of the Walton Road, referred to the monolith as the “Standing Stone.” What remains of the stone was removed to Monterey's Whitaker Park in 1895.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2D 57.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 36° 8.674′ N, 85° 15.877′ W. Marker is in Monterey, Tennessee, in Putnam County. It is on East Commercial Avenue (Tennessee Route 62) 0.1 miles north of Elmore Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 E Commercial Ave, Monterey TN 38574, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Standing Stone Monument (here, next to this marker); Ludwig Lamp (approx. ¼ mile away); Phillips Shoes (approx.

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¼ mile away); Cup and Saucer (approx. ¼ mile away); Gen. John T. Wilder (approx. ¼ mile away); Stokes' Atrocity (approx. ¼ mile away); The Wilder Block (approx. 0.3 miles away); Post Office (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 30, 2020

2. Standing Stone Marker

The monolith is on top of the pedestal in the background.

The Standing Stone image. Click for more information.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 30, 2020

3. The Standing Stone

The monolith is perched on a pedestal in Whitaker Park.
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,021 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.