Jellico in Campbell County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
James (Jim) Tidwell, Jr.
1927 * 1999
Photographed by Dave W, June 8, 2024
1. James (Jim) Tidwell, Jr. Marker
This monument honoring Jellico area Veterans who gave their lives in service to our country, is an enduring testament to the dedication and hard work of James (Jim) Tidwell Jr. His efforts as chairman of the Veterans Monument Committee were untiring and inspired countless others to contribute to its erection and dedication. His rescue efforts following the Jellico Troop Train Disaster in 1944 resulted in saving of lives and the relieving of suffering. Extremely patriotic, he joined the US Navy at age 17 and served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He later performed additional hazardous duty as a member of the Allied Occupation Naval Force and as a volunteer during the early testing of the atomic bomb. His experiences under fire left him determined to honor and remember those comrades at arms who served honorably and selflessly to insure the continuance of our liberty. This monument is largely the result of that determination.
Erected 1999 by Jellico Area Veterans.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 36° 35.273′ N, 84° 7.621′ W. Marker is in Jellico, Tennessee, in Campbell County. It is at the intersection
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Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee and in the Cumberland Plateau. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jellico Area Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Tramell Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Grace Moore (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Grace Moore (about 500 feet away); Kirby Smith Invades Kentucky (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tennessee - Campbell County / Kentucky (approx. Ό mile away); Conflict in Campbell County (approx. 0.8 miles away); Tennessee Civil War Trails (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jellico.
Photographed by Dave W, June 8, 2024
2. James (Jim) Tidwell, Jr. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2024, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2024, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
