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

Tennessee Maneuvers World War II

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 7, 2015

1. Tennessee Maneuvers World War II Marker

Inscription. Located .8 mile east is the site of the 35th Evacuation Hospital which cared for injured soldiers during the Second Army maneuvers from 1942 to 1944. Rear echelon units, known as "Red Forces," defending the Cumberland River, bivouacked in the fields and woods around Portland. On December 17, 1943, a Christmas party for area troops was given by the people of upper Sumner Country at a USO facility in the Portland City Hall building.

Erected by the Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3B 51.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1810.

Location. 36° 35.399′ N, 86° 35.538′ W. Marker is in Portland, Tennessee, in Sumner County. Marker is at the intersection of Tennessee Route 52 and U.S. 31W, on the right when traveling east on State Route 52. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5500 Old Highway 31 West, Portland TN 37148, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Scattersville Community (approx. 1.4 miles away); Duval-Groves House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Camp Trousdale (approx. 3 miles away);

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Civil War in Tennessee (approx. 3.3 miles away); AmVets Memorial (approx. 3.4 miles away); Triangular Jog (approx. 3.4 miles away in Kentucky); Cold Spring School (approx. 3.6 miles away); Replica of Stone #38 (approx. 3.9 miles away in Kentucky). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portland.

The view east on Kentucky Highway 52. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 7, 2015

2. The view east on Kentucky Highway 52.

Portland Tennessee notable people. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 7, 2015

3. Portland Tennessee notable people.

View of marker & intersection of U.S. 31W & KY-52. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 7, 2015

4. View of marker & intersection of U.S. 31W & KY-52.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 683 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on May 15, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 15, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.