Shelbyville in Bedford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Andrews' Raiders

Photographed by Tom Gillard, December 11, 2009

1. Andrew's Raiders Marker

Inscription. On this knoll, members of the Federal party which attempted to destroy the Western & Atlantic R.R. in 1862, assembled before starting their foray. It started with seizure of the engine "General" and ended with recapture of the engine at the Georgia state line the same day. Several of the party were subsequently hanged.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3G 16.)

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 year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 35° 28.554′ N, 86° 25.45′ W. Marker is in Shelbyville, Tennessee, in Bedford County. It is on Wartrace Park (Tennessee Route 64), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shelbyville TN 37160, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee.

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,

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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Clement Cannon, Sr. (approx. 1.7 miles away); Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (approx. 1.7 miles away); Prentice Cooper (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Coble House (approx. 2 miles away); Church of the Redeemer (approx. 2 miles away); The Eakin-Smith Home (approx. 2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 2.1 miles away); Medal of Honor Recipient Charles C. Davis (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shelbyville.

Also see . . .
1. Andrews Raid. New Georgia Encyclopedia entry (Submitted on January 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Great Locomotive Chase. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Andrew's Raiders overview image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Gillard, December 11, 2009

2. Andrew's Raiders overview

James J. Andrews image. Click for full size.

via Medal of Honor Museum, unknown

3. James J. Andrews

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 3,820 times since then and 79 times this year. Last updated on January 16, 2015, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. 3. submitted on January 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.