Near Graysville in Rhea County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Rhea County / Hamilton County

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, December 26, 2009

1. Rhea County / Hamilton County Marker

Inscription. Rhea County Established 1807; named in honor of John Rhea Revolutionary veteran, who fought at King's Mountain. Delegate to the North Carolina Convention which ratified the U.S. Constitution; member of the Tennessee Constitutional Convention, 1796. State House of Representatives, 1796-97 & of the U.S. House of Representatives, 1803-15 & 1817-23. One of the early leaders in higher education.

Hamilton County Established 1819; named in honor of Alexander Hamilton who served with distinction in the Revolutionary War; member of the Constitutional Convention, 1787; Secretary of the Treasury under President Washington, 1789-95.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2B16.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.

Location. 35° 25.888′ N, 85° 4.962′ W. Marker is near Graysville, Tennessee, in Rhea County. Marker is on J Lon Foust Highway / Rhea

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County Highway (U.S. 27 at milepost 0), 0.6 miles south of Old Graysville Road (State Route 303), on the right when traveling north. Marker is immediately behind the Rhea County line sign as shown in the pictures. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Graysville TN 37338, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Graysville Academy (approx. 1.2 miles away); Blythe Ferry (approx. 3.6 miles away); a different marker also named Blythe Ferry (approx. 4.1 miles away); a different marker also named Blythe Ferry (approx. 4.4 miles away); "Orders No. 25" (approx. 4.6 miles away); "To Learn and not Forget" (approx. 4.6 miles away); "Your Fate is Decided" (approx. 4.6 miles away); "Chains of Friendship" (approx. 4.6 miles away).

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, December 26, 2009

2. Rhea County / Hamilton County Marker

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, December 26, 2009

3. Rhea County / Hamilton County Marker

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, December 26, 2009

4. Rhea County / Hamilton County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2009, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 791 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 30, 2009, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.