Buffalo Valley in Putnam County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Site of Roulston Stand
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 4, 2020
1. Site of Roulston Stand Marker
later known as Mt. Richardson.
Matthew Roulston
settled here in 1795
and opened the first tavern
on the Walton Road.
Presidents Andrew Jackson,
James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson
were guests here.
Erected 1956 by The Old Walton Road Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, the Former U.S. Presidents: #11 James K. Polk, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #17 Andrew Johnson series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 36° 10.78′ N, 85° 46.848′ W. Marker is in Buffalo Valley, Tennessee, in Putnam County. Marker is on Nashville Highway (U.S. 70N) 0.4 miles east of Buffalo Valley Road (State Highway 96), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16463 Nashville Hwy, Buffalo Valley TN 38548, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Last Stagecoach Hold-Up (approx. 0.4 miles away); Buffalo Valley School (approx. 2.6 miles
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 4, 2020
2. Site of Roulston Stand Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
