Murfreesboro in Rutherford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

In Memory of Jesse Messick

October 4, 1929 - April 28, 1988

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 18, 2020

1. In Memory of Jesse Messick Marker

Inscription.
An outstanding citizen of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County whose vision and love for our county heritage and its music led him to conceive and organize the first
Uncle Dave Macon Days festival in July of 1977.
It was a tremendous success! So much so that in July of every year since, thousands of visitors are welcomed to our community as they gather to enjoy and participate in this nationally recognized celebration.

Erected 2006.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1977.

Location. 35° 50.629′ N, 86° 23.778′ W. Marker is in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in Rutherford County. It is on Hickerson Drive west of South Front Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in Cannonsburgh Village, a replica of a pioneer village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 South Front Street, Murfreesboro TN 37129, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in Greater Nashville.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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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: Rio Mill (a few steps from this marker); Leeman House (a few steps from this marker); One-Room Schoolhouse (a few steps from this marker); University House (a few steps from this marker); 1900s Telephone Building (a few steps from this marker); Loom House (One-Room Log Cabin) (a few steps from this marker); Doctor's Office (a few steps from this marker); Country Store (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murfreesboro.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 18, 2020

2. In Memory of Jesse Messick Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.