Covington in Tipton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Tipton County Confederate Monument
To the Confederate soldiers of Tipton County, whose courage in war, and virtues in peace, have illustrated the highest type of American manhood.
"Nor braver bled for a brighter land,
nor brighter land had a cause so grand."
Erected by Citizens of Covington and Tipton County. (Marker Number 1894.)
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 35° 33.831′ N, 89° 38.779′ W. Marker is in Covington, Tennessee, in Tipton County. Memorial is at the intersection of West Pleasant Avenue (Tennessee Route 54) and South Main Street (Tennessee Route 59), on the left when traveling east on West Pleasant Avenue. The monument is on the grounds of the Tipton County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Covington TN 38019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tipton County in the Civil War (a few steps from this marker); Isaac Hayes (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hotel Lindo (about 400 feet away); Frances Boyd Calhoun (about 600 feet away); St. Matthew's Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); Thomas Goode (about 700 feet away); Canaan Missionary Baptist Church History (about 800 feet away); Cadmus Marcellus Wilcox (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.
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