Covington in Tipton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Cadmus Marcellus Wilcox
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4E 78.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #22 and #24 Grover Cleveland, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.
Location. 35° 33.773′ N, 89° 39.008′ W. Marker is in Covington, Tennessee, in Tipton County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 51 and West Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 51. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 291 TN 51, Covington TN 38019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Matthew's Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Goode (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hotel Lindo (approx. ¼ mile away); Tipton County Confederate Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Tipton County in the Civil War (approx. ¼ mile away); Isaac Hayes (approx. ¼ mile away); Canaan Missionary Baptist Church History (approx. 0.3 miles away); Frances Boyd Calhoun (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2013, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 516 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2013, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.