Beersheba Springs in Grundy County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Beersheba Inn

Photographed by Tom Gillard, December 27, 2009

1. Beersheba Inn Marker

Inscription. 1/4 mile southeast. In 1837 several log structures were built and later joined together. Later buildings of handmade brick were added. Enlargement to present form was made by Col. John Armfield in 1857. In antebellum days the courtyard was the scene of varied diversions and activities, including holding of missionary services by Episcopal Bishops Otey and Polk.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2E 25.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 35° 27.89′ N, 85° 39.19′ W. Marker is in Beersheba Springs, Tennessee, in Grundy County. It is on Scenic Tennessee Route 56 0 miles west of Hege Avenue, on the right when traveling east. In a little roadside park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beersheba Springs TN 37305, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau

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and in the Highland Rim.

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 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mary Noailles Murfree (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome to Beersheba Springs (approx. 0.7 miles away); Beersheba Springs Historic District (approx. 0.7 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Greeter Homeplace (approx. 3.1 miles away); Long’s Mill and the Chickamauga Trace (approx. 3.2 miles away); L.V. Woodlee House (approx. 4.6 miles away); Grundy County Confederate Memorial (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beersheba Springs.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Forrest's Murfreesboro Raid (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed

Photographed by Tom Gillard, December 27, 2009

2. Beersheba Inn Marker

missing).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Bishop Polk also helped found the University of the South

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,282 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 27, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.