Near Tompkinsville in Monroe County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

James Chism

Photographed By Chad Comer, January 15, 2015

1. James Chism Marker

Inscription. A Revolutionary War soldier, came from Virginia to this region of Kentucky around 1798. Many of his descendants are buried in this old burying ground. To their memory we erect this cairn. May those who make the pilgrimage to this site reflect on their good deeds and be grateful for the heritage that has been handed down to them.

Chism Family Association
3rd Clan Gathering
August 7-8, 1970
Glasgow, Kentucky

Erected 1970 by Chism Family Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.

Location. 36° 40.512′ N, 85° 43.579′ W. Marker is near Tompkinsville, Kentucky, in Monroe County. Marker can be reached from Gamaliel Road (Kentucky Route 100). Located in the Chism Cemetery between Tompkinsville and Gamaliel, KY. On the old Lee Stephens farm. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tompkinsville KY 42167, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Truth Will Prevail (approx. one mile away); Back in the Woods (approx. one mile away); The Meetinghouse (approx. 1.1 miles away); African Americans and Mill Creek, Baptist (approx. 1.1 miles away); James & Mary Howard Chism

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(approx. 1.1 miles away); William & Jane Hart Howard (approx. 1.1 miles away); William & Jane (Hart) Howard (approx. 1.1 miles away); Ephraim Dicken (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tompkinsville.

Additional keywords. Chism Cemetery, Monroe County, Old Mulkey Meetinghouse

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Photographed By Chad Comer, January 15, 2015

2. Chism Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2015, by Chad Comer of Gamaliel, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on January 19, 2015, by Chad Comer of Gamaliel, Kentucky. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2015, by Chad Comer of Gamaliel, Kentucky. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.