Chapel Hill in Marshall County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Birthplace of Nathan Bedford Forest

Photographed by Tom Bosse, April 11, 2026

1. Birthplace of Nathan Bedford Forest Marker

Inscription.

On this spot stood the pioneer cabin home of William and Mariam Beck Forrest. Here was born on the 13, day of July, 1821, their son, Nathan Bedford Forest, Lieutenant-General, Confederate States of America and cavalry leader of world-wide fame, whose military tactics have become the standard of international armies. Loyal to his cause, fearless in his duty, impregnable in his honor, simple in his greatness, the incarnation of courage in battle.

Died at Memphis, Tennessee, Oct. 25, 1877. His greatness proclaimed in the tears of his friends and the praises of his foes.

“I have never on the field of battle sent you where I was unwilling to go myself, nor would I now advise you to a course which I felt myself unwilling to pursue. You have been good soldiers, you can be good citizens. Obey the law, preserve your honor.” (from Forrest’s farewell to his soldiers, Gainesville, Ala. May 9, 1865.

Erected by Monument Memorial Commission and Division of History State of Tennessee, July 13, 1927, Through the efforts of Mrs. J.A. Hargrove

Erected 1927 by Monument Memorial Commission and Division of History State of Tennessee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 9, 1865.

Location. 35°

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37.657′ N, 86° 41.591′ W. Marker is in Chapel Hill, Tennessee, in Marshall County. It is on North Horton Parkway (U.S. 31A) north of Depot Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chapel Hill TN 37034, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in the Highland Rim.

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: Swaim House (within shouting distance of this marker); Isaac Rainey (approx. 2.4 miles away); Wilhoite History Timeline (approx. 2.6 miles away); Mills on the Land (approx. 2.6 miles away); Henry Hollis Horton (approx. 2.8 miles away); Freeman's Battery (approx. 3.6 miles away); Forrest Boyhood Home (approx. 3.7 miles away); a different marker also named Forrest Boyhood Home (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chapel Hill.

Also see . . .
1. Forrest’s Farewell. (Submitted on April 15, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
2. Nathan Bedford Forrest. (Submitted on April 15, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Tom Bosse, April 11, 2026

2. Birthplace of Nathan Bedford Forest Marker

Photographed by Tom Bosse, April 11, 2026

3. Birthplace of Nathan Bedford Forest Marker

Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forest, C.S.A. image. Click for full size.

4. Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forest, C.S.A.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 24 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 15, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.