Riverfront in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Chattanooga's First Citizens
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 27, 2010
1. Chattanooga's First Citizens Marker
COMMISSIONERS
John P Long Aaron M Rawlings George W. Williams
CITIZENS:
Isaac Baldwin George W. Cherry Arsley Cope Samuel H. Davis William M. Davie Thomas Edmondson Joseph Ellis Andrew Evans Samuel Fitzgerald Matthew Frazier E. H. Freeman Charles Griggsby George B. Gwathney Berry Jones John Keeny Thomas W. Munsey Abram Perry Ezekiel Price Joseph Rice Eliza Russell James Woods Smith Wiley Starling Lewis Webb Samuel Williams Abner Witt
Residing in the Southeast Fractional Section were:
COMMISSIONERS
Allen Kennedy Albert S. Lenoir Reynolds A. Ramsey
CITIZENS
John C. Cathey S. S. M. Doak William B. Gilliland Nathan Harris Jane Henderson William Hill Matthew Hillsman Benjamin K. Hudgins Carey A. Jones M. W. Legg William Long John T. Mathis Thomas Antipass Moore David G. Perry John
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1837.
Location. 35° 3.387′ N, 85° 18.681′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Riverfront. It can be reached from Riverfront Parkway. Located along the Tennessee River on the Riverfront Parkway behind the Tennessee Aquarium and next to Ross's Landing Marker and John Ross Marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chattanooga TN 37401, 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 original Cherokee Nation, 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 walking distance of this marker: Tennessee Valley Authority (here, next to this marker); Flooding Along the Tennessee River (a few steps from this marker); Ross's Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); "Cherokee" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Ross's Landing (about 300 feet away); Trail of Tears (about 400 feet away); Stickball / Seven Sisters (about 400 feet away); Welcome to Chattanooga (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.
Another marker is no longer nearby. 1790 John Ross 1866 (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 27, 2010
2. Chattanooga's First Citizens Marker
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 27, 2010
3. Chattanooga's First Citizens Marker
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 27, 2010
4. Tennessee River
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 6, 2014
5. Chattanooga's First Citizens Marker
View of the marker, looking north across the Tennessee River.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,669 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 29, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 5. submitted on June 10, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
