Culleoka in Maury County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

War History

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 7, 2024

1. War History marker

Inscription. After the battle of Nashville in December 1864, Federal Brig' General George Thomas used this church as his headquarters while pursuing the Confederate Army under the command of General John Bell Hood. While here, General Thomas received the news of his appointment to Major General by President Lincoln.

Other war notes. Locals say a Federal soldier was killed nearby, but the local people interred him outside the cemetery since they felt that he should not be buried near the Confederates who were already buried there.

Another old tale is Federal calvary kept horses inside the church, hoof marks could be seen on the wood floor. Several years later, the original wood floor was replaced with new hardwood floor.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1864.

Location. 35° 31.08′ N, 87° 3.162′ W. Marker is in Culleoka, Tennessee, in Maury County. It can be reached from McCain's Lane east of U.S. 31. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: McCain's Lane, Columbia TN 38401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: McCain's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); McCain's Academy (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Ministers (within shouting distance of this marker); McCain's Academy, Church and Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Advance and Retreat (approx. 3.6 miles away); Joseph Brown (approx. 3.8 miles away); First County Seat Location (approx. 4.3 miles away); Culleoka Cantaloupes (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Culleoka.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 7, 2024

2. War History marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 296 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.