McLemoresville in Carroll County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The Newman Walpole Cabin

Photographed by David Austin, May 22, 2025

1. The Newman Walpole Cabin Marker

Inscription. This 1800's log structure was donated to the Town of McLemoresville by the Newman Walpole family of Brownsville, TN in 2007, for use as an historic site, visitor center and museum annex. Restoration and furnishings were made possible by the McLemoresville Mayor and City Board, and through the help of many generous individuals who donated their time and talents to make this project a part of the history of this area. October 3, 2009

Erected 2009 by McLemresville Mayor and City Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 35° 59.215′ N, 88° 34.398′ W. Marker is in McLemoresville, Tennessee, in Carroll County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 70) and McLemoresville Road on Main Street. Next to Carroll County Museum behind McLemoresville City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mc Lemoresville TN 38235, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First County Court (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Forrest's Raid (about 400 feet away); McLemoresville United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Rev. John Neal Roach (approx. ¼ mile away);

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Bethel College (approx. 0.3 miles away); Reedy Creek Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Trezevant Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.2 miles away); Hillsman House (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McLemoresville.

More about this marker. The marker is outside between the museum and on the Cabin itself

Photographed by David Austin, May 22, 2025

2. The Newman Walpole Cabin Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2025, by David Austin of Scotts Hill, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2025, by David Austin of Scotts Hill, Tennessee. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.