Lewisburg in Marshall County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Abner Houston

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 6, 2020

1. Abner Houston Marker

Inscription. 2 blocks N., was home of this pioneer, who gave the land on which Lewisburg stands. Marshall County's first court met there, Oct. 3, 1836, with Wm. McClure, chairman; David McGahey, Secretary; Jas. Adams, Geo. Cummings, Jas. L. Ewing, John Field, Jos. Cleek, Adam Miller, Ephriam Hunter, Asa Holland, Jas. Patterson, Jason Shuffield, Sherwood Dunnigan and Andrew Laird, members.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3G 13.)

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 date for this entry is October 3, 1836.

Location. 35° 26.989′ N, 86° 47.333′ W. Marker is in Lewisburg, Tennessee, in Marshall County. Marker is at the intersection of North 2nd Avenue (Business U.S. 431) and West Church Street, on the left when traveling south on North 2nd Avenue. The marker is on the Marshall County Courthouse square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lewisburg TN 37091, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1949 Whiteway Lighting System (within shouting distance of this marker); Jim Nance McCord (within shouting distance of this marker); Marshall County Confederate Memorial (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Dixie Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War in Marshall County (within shouting distance of this marker); Desert Shield / Desert Storm Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of Lewisburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Marshall County Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewisburg.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 6, 2020

2. Abner Houston Marker

Abner Houston Cabin image. Click for full size.

Courtesy Robert Lewis Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution

3. Abner Houston Cabin

In this room of the original Abner Houston home the first court of Marshall County met October 3, 1836. Moved and restored by Robert Lewis Chapter DAR October 6, 1957.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 8, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.