Savannah in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Hardin County
1796 - 1996
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 29, 2026
1. Hardin County Marker
In recognition of the 200th birthday of the State of Tennessee, the Hardin County Bicentennial Celebration Committee on March 20, 1996, did hearby cause to be buried at this location a time capsule to be opened by the officials of Hardin County in the year 2096.
Erected 1996 by The Hardin County Bicentennial Celebration Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 20, 1996.
Location. 35° 13.557′ N, 88° 15.428′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Tennessee, in Hardin County. It can be reached from the intersection of West Main Street and Hogohegee Drive, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located at the Trail of Tears Overlook Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 Hogohegee Drive, Savannah TN 38372, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Cherry Mansion (here, next to this marker); Historic Crossing (here, next to this marker); War on the River (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Cherry Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Grant at Cherry Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); War Comes to Savannah (approx. ¼ mile away); The Lost Petrified Forests of Savannah, Tennessee (approx. 0.3 miles away); Howard "Cedric Rainwater" Watts (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 29, 2026
2. Hardin County Marker
Marker is located on top of the stone wall.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 29, 2026
3. Hardin County Marker
Marker is located on top of the stone wall, left of the black light pole.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 1, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
