Lebanon in Wilson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

James E. Ward

1907-1982

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 2, 2021

1. James E. Ward Marker

Inscription. Dedicated on July 19, 1976, the James E. Ward Agricultural Center was named in honor of agricultural agent James E. Ward who served as Wilson County's agricultural agent from 1936 to 1973. A key organizer of the Hereford Breeders Association and instrumental in developing a market for sheep products, Ward aided in diversifying Wilson County's agriculture. His knowledge and guidance led the country to the forefront of agricultural and livestock production in Tennessee. Ward was also an authority on curing and cooking country hams.

Erected by TN Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 209.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1777.

Location. 36° 11.929′ N, 86° 16.35′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Tennessee, in Wilson County. It can be reached from East Baddour Parkway. Inside the Wilson County Fairgrounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lebanon TN 37087, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in Greater Nashville.

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 walking distance of this marker: Beyond the Midway (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stringtown Store (about 600 feet away); The Civil War In Lebanon

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(about 600 feet away); Forbes Cabin (about 700 feet away); Detached Kitchen (about 700 feet away); Fiddlers Grove School (about 700 feet away); Thompson-Partlow Cabin and Smokehouse (about 800 feet away); Cartmell Cabin (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.

Photographed by Tom Gillard, October 9, 2010

2. James E. Ward Marker

Photographed by Tom Gillard, October 9, 2010

3. James E. Ward Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,445 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 18, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.