Monroe in Overton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
"Tennessee Lead"
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2C 8.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1852.
Location. 36° 31.854′ N, 85° 9.702′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Tennessee, in Overton County. Marker is on Livingston Highway (SR111) north of Obey Park Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monroe TN 38573, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cordell Hull (approx. 2.6 miles away); The Burning of Hale's Mill (approx. 5.6 miles away); Camp Myers (approx. 6.4 miles away); Fentress County / Pickett County (approx. 8˝ miles away); Affair at Travisville (approx. 9.8 miles away); a different marker also named Affair at Travisville (approx. 9.8 miles away); Albert Houston Roberts (approx. 10 miles away); Alpine School (approx. 10 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,050 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.