Petersburg in Lincoln County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Lincoln County / Marshall County
Established 1809; named in honor of
Major Gen. Benjamin Lincoln
Established 1836; named in honor of
John Marshall
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3 G 19.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 35° 19.002′ N, 86° 38.575′ W. Marker is in Petersburg, Tennessee, in Lincoln County. Marker is on Lewisburg Highway (U.S. 431) ¼ mile south of Church Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3314 Lewisburg Highway, Petersburg TN 37144, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. King's Mountain Messenger (approx. 0.4 miles away); Petersburg Colored Elementary School (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Kings Mountain Messenger (approx. 3.1 miles away); John Medearis (approx. 4.7 miles away); J. C. Tate General Merchandise Store (approx. 7.9 miles away); Jake Donelson (approx. 11.6 miles away); Cornersville Methodist Episcopal Church, South (approx. 11.6 miles away); St. Paul AME Church (approx. 11.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 21, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.