La Vergne in Rutherford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Mary Kate Patterson Davis Hill Kyle
(1844-1931)
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 5, 2022
1. Mary Kate Patterson Davis Hill Kyle Marker
Heroine of the South, worked with Coleman's Scouts and Sam Davis to spy in the LaVergne-Nolensville-Nashville area. When a teenager, she smuggled vital information and supplies through Union lines. Mrs. Kyle was buried in the Confederate Circle in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, the first woman so honored.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 111.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list.
Location. 36° 1.307′ N, 86° 34.908′ W. Marker is in La Vergne, Tennessee, in Rutherford County. Marker is on U.S. 41, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5089 Murfreesboro Rd, La Vergne TN 37086, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wheeler's Raid around Rosecrans (a few steps from this marker); Mary Kate Patterson (approx. 0.7 miles away); Cane Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church (approx. 3.3 miles away); Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 3.4 miles away); Smyrna Airport (approx. 3.9 miles away); Smyrna, Tennessee Veterans Memorial
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Also see . . .
1. Mount Olivet Cemetery (Nashville). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 13, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Mary Kate Patterson Kyle. Find A Grave entry (Submitted on February 13, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Tom Gillard, 3
2. Mary Kate Patterson Davis Hill Kyle Marker
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3. Mary Kate Patterson Davis Hill Kyle
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,993 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on September 5, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on September 5, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 2. submitted on March 9, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. 3. submitted on February 13, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
