Near Livingston in Overton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Hartsaw Cove Farm
George Christian, wife Elizabeth, daughters Eliza and Adeline, along with several unknown are buried in the family cemetery on the farm. The white farmhouse standing today was built in 1902. The Christian family name remained on land records for 181 years. In 1973 A. E. Christian sold the land to Millard V. and R. L. Oakley. Millard and wife, J. Annette Oakley, raised cattle on the farm recognized as the oldest pioneer county farm in Overton County and Upper Cumberland area.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2D 53.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers . In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 36° 19.661′ N, 85° 18.232′ W. Marker is near Livingston, Tennessee, in Overton County. Marker is at the intersection of Rickman Monterey Highway (State Highway 84) and Deck Cove Lane, on the right when traveling north on Rickman Monterey Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1198 Rickman Monterey Hwy, Livingston TN 38570, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Heart of Controversy (approx. half a mile away); Crockett's Camp (approx. 2.8 miles away); Overton County Courthouse (approx. 4 miles away); a different marker also named Overton County Courthouse (approx. 4 miles away); Specialist 4 James T. Davis (approx. 4 miles away); Staff Sergeant Loval E. Ayers (approx. 4 miles away); Overton County Veterans Memorial (approx. 4 miles away); Birthplace of Lester Raymond Flatt (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livingston.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 591 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.