Brownsville in Haywood County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Army National Guard

Photographed By Ken Smith, February 25, 2012

1. Army National Guard Marker

Inscription. The Army National Guard predates the founding of our nation by almost one hundred fifty years. It is the oldest component of our armed forces. Today's National Guard is the direct descendent of the militias of the thirteen original colonies. The Guard has participated in every American conflict since the Pequot War of 1637. The Marquis de Lafayette, who commanded a Virginia brigade during the Revolutionary War, coined the phrase “Garde Nationale”, applying it to all our organized militia units. The militia proved to the world that civilian volunteers could be molded into trained fighting men and women, thus forging the tradition that continues today in the Army National Guard.

Erected by David Craig Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Citizens of Brownsville and Haywood County, TN.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1637.

Location. 35° 35.639′ N, 89° 15.772′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Tennessee, in Haywood County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Tennessee Route 54) and North Lafayette Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Main Street

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. Marker is at the northwest corner of the Courthouse lawn. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brownsville TN 38012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Haywood County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Brownsville (within shouting distance of this marker); Haywood County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Haywood County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Haywood County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Felsenthal's (within shouting distance of this marker); The Carnegie Library (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brownsville Raids (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

Photographed By Ken Smith, February 25, 2012

2. Army National Guard Marker

Photographed By Ken Smith, February 25, 2012

3. Army National Guard Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 751 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.