Sewanee in Franklin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Rebel's Rest
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.
Location. 35° 12.321′ N, 85° 55.25′ W. Marker is in Sewanee, Tennessee, in Franklin County. Marker is on University Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sewanee TN 37375, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Edmund Kirby Smith (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saints Rest (approx. ¼ mile away); University of the South (approx. ¼ mile away); Desegregation of Franklin County Public Schools (approx. 0.6 miles away); Army of Tennessee (approx. 1.1 miles away); Allan Gipson (approx. 1.7 miles away); Struggling Through the Mountains (approx. 4.4 miles away); Tullahoma Campaign (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sewanee.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,422 times since then and 104 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on July 3, 2010, by John Gardner of Fair Oaks, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.