Near Dickson in Dickson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

James Worley

Photographed By Tracy Marsteller, February 27, 2022

1. James Worley Marker

Inscription. On this site, in 1844, Montgomery Bell named his last furnace for his faithful slave, James Worley. He aided Bell in selecting ore banks and water powers, as well as in all his iron operations. As Bell's agent, he carried ironware to Cincinnati and New Orleans. Bell credi1ed most of his success to Worley. A resident of New Orleans once offered a large sum of money for Worley. Bell's reply was: “Not for all of New Orleans.”

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3E 15.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 36° 4.445′ N, 87° 25.891′ W. Marker is near Dickson, Tennessee, in Dickson County. Marker is on Furnace Hollow Road, 0.1 miles east of Laurel Hills Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dickson TN 37055, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Freedom Light (approx. 2.3 miles away); Dickson, Tennessee,100 Years 1899-1999 (approx. 2.3 miles away); World War I 1917-1919 (approx. 2.3 miles away); World War II 1940-1946 (approx. 2.3 miles away); 1950 Korean Conflict 1955/1964 Vietnam Era 1975

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(approx. 2.3 miles away); War Memorial Building (approx. 2.3 miles away); John Rich (approx. 2.4 miles away); Francis Craig (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dickson.

Photographed By Tracy Marsteller, February 27, 2022

2. James Worley Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 534 times since then and 236 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2022.