Darden in Henderson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Mills Darden
Photographed by David Austin, August 8, 2020
1. Mills Darden Marker
This man, born in North Carolina in 1799, lived in this neighborhood for many years, dying in 1857. His size was legendary; he is said to have been 8 ft. 6 in. tall and to have weighed over 800 pounds; three ordinary sized men could be buttoned inside his coat. He is buried near Life, 16 miles due west.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4D 9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1799.
Location. 35° 38.206′ N, 88° 13.111′ W. Marker is in Darden, Tennessee, in Henderson County. It is on U.S. 412 0.1 miles west of Darden Christian Chapel Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Darden TN 38328, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Forrest's Raid (approx. 3.7 miles away); a different marker also named Forrest's Raid (approx. 4.3 miles away); Little David Wilkins (approx. 5.4 miles away); Divided Loyalties (approx. 5.4 miles away); Decatur County Training School Crowder High School 1925-1965 (approx. 6½ miles away); Confederate Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.6 miles away); Revolutionary War Veterans Monument (approx. 6.6 miles away); Decatur County Veterans Monument (approx. 6.6 miles away).
Another marker is no longer nearby. The "Pea Vine" / Parsons A Railroad Town (was approx. 5.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Mills Darden. Darden, name was Mills but was often called Miles.
Photographed by Ken Smith, September 8, 2007
2. Mills Darden Marker
This was a previous version of the marker with the same text.
Photographed by David Austin, August 8, 2020
3. Mills Darden Marker
The earlier version of the marker was placed across the highway from this location.
Photographed by Ken Smith, February 11, 2012
4. Mills Darden Grave Marker
Mills Darden
Born Oct. 7, 1799
Died Jan. 23, 1857
Aged 57 Years 3 Mo's and 16 Days
N 35.61348*
W -088.50315*
1750 Mills Darden Road
Photographed by Ken Smith, September 8, 2007
5. Darden Post Office
Photographed by Ken Smith, February 11, 2012
6. Mary Darden Grave Marker
Mary
Consort of
Mills Darden
Died
Feb. 25, 1837
Aged
About 40 Years
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2012. This page has been viewed 1,598 times since then and 83 times this year. Last updated on August 8, 2020, by David Austin of Scotts Hill, Tennessee. Photos: 1. submitted on August 8, 2020, by David Austin of Scotts Hill, Tennessee. 2. submitted on February 10, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. 3. submitted on August 8, 2020, by David Austin of Scotts Hill, Tennessee. 4. submitted on February 11, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. 5. submitted on February 10, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. 6. submitted on February 11, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
