Dyersburg in Dyer County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Col. Robert Henry Dyer

c. 1774-1826

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 21, 2024

1. Col. Robert Henry Dyer Marker, Side One

Inscription. Col. Robert Henry Dyer served during the War of 1812, including the Creek War and as a commander on the left flank under Gen. Andrew Jackson during the Battle of New Orleans on Jan. 8, 1815. The previous night he was injured when his horse fell on him during a raid on the British encampment. Later in 1815, he was elected to the Tennessee State Senate. Dyer again served as a commander during the first Seminole War (1817-1818).

As West Tennessee was being organized, Col. Dyer opened river traffic on the upper part of the Middle-Forked Deer. He built a warehouse where he started the canal that now connects the main channels of the Fork Deer and Mississippi Rivers. The first Justice In the Madison County Court and the first Postmaster for Dyersburg, Dyer County was named for him in 1823. Buried with military honors, his remains now rest in an unmarked grave.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4B 46.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War of 1812 • Wars, US Indian • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.

Location. 36° 1.963′

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N, 89° 23.197′ W. Marker is in Dyersburg, Tennessee, in Dyer County. It is at the intersection of South Mill Avenue and West Court Street, on the left when traveling south on South Mill Avenue. Marker is on the grounds of the Dyer County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 W Court St, Dyersburg TN 38024, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in the Upper South,

and in the Mississippi Delta.

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: Dyer County Korean War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Dyer County Confederate Memorial Plaques (within shouting distance of this marker); Dyer County Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 1st Lt. James Alton Gardner (within shouting distance of this marker); Minglewood and “The Minglewood Blues” (within shouting distance of this marker); Dyer County Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); First Three Phase Padmount Transformer (within shouting distance of this marker); Dyer County in the War (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dyersburg.

Col. Robert Henry Dyer Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 21, 2024

2. Col. Robert Henry Dyer Marker, Side Two

Col. Robert Henry Dyer Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 21, 2024

3. Col. Robert Henry Dyer Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 582 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.