Near Indian Mound in Montgomery County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Lewis/Lyle House

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 4, 2022

1. Lewis/Lyle House Marker

Inscription. The home of Major Thomas W. Lewis, a Confederate veteran of the 14th Tennessee Volunteer Regiment. He made the first plea for pensions for Tennessee Confederate veterans. The original home was built in the early 1800's and was burned in 1890 by a man who was angry at Major Lewis. It was rebuilt in the Greek Revival style on its original foundation with bricks made on the property. The architecture was fashioned after a mansion in Charleston, S.C.

Erected 2016 by Captain Charles Barham Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Military. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 36° 25.345′ N, 87° 36.179′ W. Marker is near Indian Mound, Tennessee, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of Cemetery Road and Camp Lylewood Road, on the left when traveling east on Cemetery Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Camp Lylewood Rd, Indian Mound TN 37079, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lyon's Raid (approx. 3 miles away); The Wells Creek Basin (approx. 5.2

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miles away); Streight's Raid (approx. 6.6 miles away); Palmyra Furnace (approx. 6.8 miles away); Bear Spring Furnace (approx. 9.1 miles away); Eighty Eight Steps to Knowledge (approx. 9.2 miles away); The Quarry Lime Kiln (approx. 9½ miles away); The Limekilns (approx. 9.6 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. History of the Inn. Maj. Lewis acquired the house after the Civil War when he married the only daughter of Adam and Matilda Dickson, the owners during the war. (Lylewood Inn) (Submitted on September 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Maj Thomas W Lewis. Find a Grave entry on the Confederate veteran, state representative and notable farmer. (Submitted on September 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. Maj. Thomas W. Lewis. Lewis had several narrow escapes during the Civil War, including seven bullet holes in his clothes after the second Fort Donelson battle and three horses shot from under him. (P.P. Pullen, Confederate Veteran, Vol. 23, 1915) (Submitted on September 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 4, 2022

2. Lewis/Lyle House Marker

The house now is a bed and breakfast.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.