Near Smithville in DeKalb County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Beckwith Inn

Photographed by Tom Bosse, May 31, 2015

1. Beckwith Inn Marker

Inscription. The Beckwith Inn was located just south of here on the Old Turnpike. Originally built by James Cannady in 1816, it was one of the best-known landmarks in DeKalb County. James B. and Rachel Roulstone Beckwith operated the inn from 1843 until the late 1870s. President Andrew Jackson was among its many notable guests. The remaining portion of the inn was destroyed by fire in 1967.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2D 41.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.

Location. 35° 58.34′ N, 85° 51.584′ W. Marker is near Smithville, Tennessee, in DeKalb County. It is at the intersection of Tennessee Route 26 and Route 83, on the right when traveling east on Tennessee Route 26. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Smithville TN 37166, 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

and specifically in the Upper South.

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: DeKalb County Confederate Monument (approx. 2.7 miles away); Veterans Memorial DeKalb County Tennessee (approx. 2.7 miles away); Dekalb County (approx.

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2.7 miles away); DeKalb County in the Civil War (approx. 2.7 miles away); Darrin Vincent (approx. 2.7 miles away); Evins' Old Mill (approx. 4.2 miles away); Battle of Snow Hill (approx. 4.4 miles away); Adam Dale (approx. 6½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smithville.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, May 31, 2015

2. Beckwith Inn Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,332 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on July 4, 2015, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.