McLemoresville in Carroll County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

First County Court

Photographed By Ken Smith, January 24, 2009

1. First County Court Marker

Inscription. The home of R.E.C. Dougherty stood on the foundations of the house to the north. Here, as Chairman, he held the first meeting of the Carroll County Court, March 11, 1822. Members were, Daniel Barcroft, John Bone, Banks W. Burrow, Edward Gwin, John Gwin, Thomas Hamilton, Samuel Ingram, Samuel A. McClary, Mark R. Roberts & John Stockard.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4A 13.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 11, 1915.

Location. 35° 59.267′ N, 88° 34.453′ W. Marker is in McLemoresville, Tennessee, in Carroll County. Marker is on Main Street (Alternate U.S. 70) 0.1 miles east of McLemoresville Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mc Lemoresville TN 38235, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Forrest's Raid (within shouting distance of this marker); McLemoresville United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bethel College (approx. ¼ mile away); Reedy Creek Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles

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away); Hillsman House (approx. 3.2 miles away); Christmasville (approx. 6.1 miles away); Gordon Browning (approx. 6.9 miles away); Carroll County / Gibson County (approx. 7.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McLemoresville.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 698 times since then and 18 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 8, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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