Madisonville in Monroe County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

John Crawford Vaughn

Feb. 21, 1824 - Sept. 10, 1875

Photographed by Judith Barber, October 11, 2012

1. John Crawford Vaughn Marker

Inscription. Born in a house which stood here. Captain in the 5th Tenn. Inf., Mexican War; organizer and first commander of the 3rd Tenn. Inf., CSA, whose first action was the first Battle of Manassas. Promoted brigadier general, he was captured at Vicksburg July 4, 1863; on exchange commanded the cavalry brigade which in 1865 escorted President Jefferson Davis on his flight from Richmond. Speaker of the Tennessee Senate in 1871. He died near Thomasville, Ga., and is buried there.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1F 23.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1939.

Location. 35° 31.194′ N, 84° 21.761′ W. Marker is in Madisonville, Tennessee, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Warren Street and Tellico Street North, on the right when traveling west on Warren Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 229 E Warren St, Madisonville TN 37354,

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United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

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: In Memory of Those Who Served (a few steps from this marker); Monroe County Iraq and Afghanistan KIA Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe County Korean and Vietnam Wars Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); War Comes to Madisonville (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe County World War I Supreme Sacrifice Memorial (within shouting distance of

Photographed by Judith Barber, October 11, 2012

2. John Crawford Vaughn Marker

The marker is behind the courthouse.

this marker); Estes Kefauver (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madisonville.

Photographed by Dave W, August 19, 2022

3. John Crawford Vaughn Marker

The pole looks to have been struck by a vehicle and the marker is now missing.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, October 22, 2025

4. John Crawford Vaughn Marker

With replaced post

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2012, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,073 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on February 1, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2012, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. 3. submitted on February 1, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. 4. submitted on October 24, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.