Gallatin in Sumner County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Rose Mont

Tribute to Major George Blackmore

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 23, 2013

1. Rose Mont Marker

Inscription. This monument marks Rose Mont and pays tribute to Major George Blackmore, father of Catherine Blackmore Guild, wife of Josephus Conn Guild, owner and builder of Rose Mont. Blackmore served in the Revolutionary War from 1777-1781. He came to Tennessee in 1784 and later married Elizabeth Neely. He served in the Sumner County militia and was a major in the Mero District Militia. By an act of the first Tennessee General Assembly in March of 1796, he was appointed as one of five commissioners to locate a site for a Sumner County seat. A patriot and a prominent citizen of Sumner County, he died on September 27, 1833.

Erected 2009 by Ft. Nashborough Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1796.

Location. 36° 22.567′ N, 86° 26.55′ W. Marker is in Gallatin, Tennessee, in Sumner County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of South Water Avenue (Old State Highway 109) and James Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gallatin TN 37066, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. Rosemont (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Rose Mont (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Vertrees (approx. ¾ mile away); Sumner County Tennessee Mexican-American War Monument (approx. ¾ mile away); Monument to the Fallen (approx. ¾ mile away); Maywood (approx. 0.8 miles away); Trousdale Place (approx. 0.8 miles away); Confederate Soldiers Monument (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gallatin.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 23, 2013

2. Rose Mont Marker

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 23, 2013

3. Rose Mont Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 540 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.