Elizabethton in Carter County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Samuel Powhatan Carter
Aug 6, 1819 May 26, 1891
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, July 17, 2011
1. Samuel Powhatan Carter Marker
Born in this house. After attending Washington College and Princeton, graduated from U.S. Naval Academy; serving in the Navy until May 1, 1862, he was appointed brigadier general, U.S. Volunteers. His most conspicuous service was a raid into East Tennessee with a cavalry brigade late in 1862. Brevetted major general, he returned to the Navy as a commander, retired as a commodore in 1881, and was named a rear admiral on the retired list in 1882. He is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 72.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1894.
Location. 36° 20.934′ N, 82° 12.567′ W. Marker is in Elizabethton, Tennessee, in Carter County. It is on East Elk Avenue 0.1 miles west of Veterans Memorial Parkway (U.S. 19E), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 829 East Elk Avenue, Elizabethton TN 37643, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee and in the Tri-Cities Area. It is also 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, the State of Franklin, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fraser Fir (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Lynne Folsom House (within shouting distance of this marker); You Are Not Forgotten
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Samuel P. Carter (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Union Generals - General Samuel Powhatan Carter, USA. History Central website entry (Submitted on September 11, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
via History Central, unknown
2. General Samuel Powhatan Carter, USA
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, July 17, 2011
3. Wide view of the Samuel Powhatan Carter Marker
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, July 17, 2011
4. Alfred Moore Carter House (1819)
The birthplace of Samuel Powhatan Carter, today serves as a restaurant.
Photographed by Mark Parker, February 12, 2026
5. Samuel Powhatan Carter birthplace
Photographed by Mark Parker, February 12, 2026
6. Alfred Moore Carter Home marker, starting point of the Elizabethton Walking Tour
Marker located well above the front porch
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,242 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 1, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 2. submitted on April 24, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on September 1, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 4. submitted on September 11, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 5, 6. submitted on February 12, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.
