Bristol in Sullivan County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Evan Shelby

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 27, 2009

1. Evan Shelby Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Born in Wales, 1719, he came here about 1771. A veteran of Braddock's Campaign and Lord Dunmore's War, he commanded a successful expedition against the Chickamauga towns, 1779. Member of the North Carolina State Senate, 1781, and brigadier general of militia, 1786, he declined governorship of the State of Franklin, 1787. He died Dec.4,1794, and is buried in East Hill Cemetery.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 65.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1765.

Location. 36° 35.68′ N, 82° 10.659′ W. Marker is in Bristol, Tennessee, in Sullivan County. Marker is on State Street (Tennessee Route 34). State Street forms the boundary of Tennessee and Virginia. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 State Street, Bristol TN 37620, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Confederate Hospital (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bristol Union Railway Station

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(approx. 0.2 miles away in Virginia); Historic Bristol (approx. 0.2 miles away in Virginia); Vance Klondike Derby (approx. 0.2 miles away in Virginia); Bristol (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birthplace of Bristol (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Country and Western Recording (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mississippi Country: The Bristol Sessions (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bristol.

Also see . . .
1. Biography of Evan Shelby. (Submitted on October 9, 2009.)
2. Find-A-Grave. Grave site of Evan Shelby with photos of headstones and a detailed biography. (Submitted on October 9, 2009.)

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 27, 2009

2. Evan Shelby Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,248 times since then and 144 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.