Near Lawrenceburg in Lawrence County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Army of Tennessee

Nov. 22, 1864

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, March 2, 2010

1. Army of Tennessee Marker

Inscription. Using country roads in this area, the corps of Lt. Gen. Stephen D. Lee moved northward to Columbia, in Hood's attempt to concentrate there and destroy Schofield's force before he could unite with Thomas at Nashville.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3F 8.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list.

Location. 35° 18.148′ N, 87° 28.486′ W. Marker is near Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, in Lawrence County. It is at the intersection of North Hood Road and Waynesboro Highway (U.S. 64), on the right when traveling east on North Hood Road. Along the right side of the road heading toward Collinwood, Tennessee. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lawrenceburg TN 38464, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in the Highland Rim.

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 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Natchez Trace (approx. 6 miles away); David Crockett (approx. 6.8 miles away); Red-Tailed Hawk (approx. 6.8 miles away); Welcome to David Crockett State Park (approx. 6.8 miles away); 1786-1836 David Crockett (approx.

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6.8 miles away); A Summary of the Life of Davy Crockett: (approx. 6.8 miles away); The Old Natchez Trace (approx. 6.9 miles away); This Monument Marks The Old Natchez Trace (approx. 6.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrenceburg.

Also see . . . Stephen D. Lee. Wikipedia article:
Stephen Dill Lee (September 22, 1833 – May 28, 1908) was an American soldier, planter, legislator, and author. He was the youngest Confederate lieutenant general during the American Civil War, and later served as the first president of Mississippi A&M College. Late in life, Lee was the commander-in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans. (Submitted on March 12, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 15, 2020

2. Army of Tennessee Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,824 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on January 11, 2013, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on March 4, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 2. submitted on March 17, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.