Hohenwald in Lewis County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Founding of Hohenwald

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 18, 2023

1. Founding of Hohenwald Marker

Inscription. Hohenwald was founded by German immigrants on land granted by the State of Tennessee to members of the Cheatham family. Warren Smith and Byron Smith, mineral, sawmill and land speculators, purchased the land and moved with a small group to build the new town. Augusta Graffameyer Smith, wife of Warren Smith, named the town Hohenwald.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.

Location. 35° 32.838′ N, 87° 33.043′ W. Marker is in Hohenwald, Tennessee, in Lewis County. Marker is on S Maple Street, 0.1 miles south of East Main Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hohenwald TN 38462, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. New Switzerland II (here, next to this marker); New Switzerland (here, next to this marker); Hohenwald Neighborhood (here, next to this marker); Hattie Louise "Tootsie" Bess (within shouting distance of this marker); Meriwether Lewis (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civil War in Lewis County (about 700 feet away); Lewis County War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tennessee's Mormon Massacre (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hohenwald.

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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 18, 2023

2. Founding of Hohenwald Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.