Kimball in Marion County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Chiaha

Photographed by Currey Russell, May 4, 2010

1. Chiaha Marker

Inscription. To the south, in the Tennessee River, is Burns' Island, formerly known as Lowery's Island. Here, at the Creek town of Chiaha, DeSoto camped June 5 to 28, 1540, while two scouts were sent north 30 leagues in search of gold. Here the Spaniards first found fenced villages. When they left, 500 carriers were furnished them.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2B-3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 5, 1910.

Location. 35° 2.488′ N, 85° 41.349′ W. Marker is in Kimball, Tennessee, in Marion County. It is on U.S. 64/72 0.1 miles north of Interstate 24, on the right when traveling east. There is a small gravel pull off to park at in front of the marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jasper TN 37347, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bean-Roulston Graveyard (approx. half a mile away); Fort McCook (approx. 1.7 miles away); McReynolds High School (approx. 1.8 miles away); Hiram Beene Moore, M.D.

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(approx. 2.2 miles away); Christ Church Episcopal (approx. 2.2 miles away); James Thomas Fitz-Gerald, Jr. (approx. 2.2 miles away); Marion Post No. 62 (approx. 2.2 miles away); Christmas Night Shootout (approx. 2.2 miles away).

Photographed by Currey Russell, May 4, 2010

2. Chiaha Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2010, by Currey Russell of Indian Mound, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,102 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 5, 2010, by Currey Russell of Indian Mound, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.