Fiddlers Grove Historic Village in Lebanon in Wilson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
World War Two Second Army Maneuvers Museum Director Headquarters, Cumberland University
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 8, 2024
1. World War Two Second Army Maneuvers Museum Director Headquarters, Cumberland University Marker
The Red and Blue Armies engaged in weekly maneuvers as close to actual war conditions of battles on land air, and water in Europe during WWII. The maneuvers occupied over 21 counties in Middle Tennessee. The campus of Cumberland University became a Tent City. The maneuvers taught all branches of the army to work in perfect coordination.
Representatives of Great Britian, Russia, China, Czecho-Slovakia, Free France, Canada, and Iran observed maneuvers here.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the maneuvers in Tennessee, Col. Jim Henderson. Ret. was appointed chair of the Reunion. He collected artifacts and memorabilia to be exhibited in the Vise Library at Cumberland University. The collection was later moved to the Hamblen House for visitors to learn and enjoy more of the details of the maneuvers.
The artifacts and memorabilia are on loan to Fiddlers Grove since 1996. (Marker Number 23.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events.
Location. 36° 11.871′ N, 86° 16.199′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Tennessee, in Wilson County
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Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee and in Greater Nashville. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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: W.W. Hamblen Lumber Office (here, next to this marker); Seat's Studio (a few steps from this marker); Wheeler School (a few steps from this marker); Bay's Southern Bread Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Remember when... (within shouting distance of this marker); Popcorn Stand (within shouting distance of this marker); Popcorn Stand Lebanon Public Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Fiddlers Grove Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 8, 2024
2. World War Two Second Army Maneuvers Museum Director Headquarters, Cumberland University Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
