Near Hohenwald in Lewis County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Grinder House

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

1. Grinder House Marker

Inscription. Site and ruins of the Grinder House, in which Meriwether Lewis met his death on the night of Oct. 11, 1809.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Natchez Trace series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.

Location. 35° 30.563′ N, 87° 27.59′ W. Marker is near Hohenwald, Tennessee, in Lewis County. Marker can be reached from Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 385.9), 0.2 miles north of Summertown Highway (Tennessee Route 20), on the left when traveling north. Marker is located near the Grinder House at the Meriwether Lewis Site on the Natchez Trace. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hohenwald TN 38462, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Natchez Trace – Early American Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Natchez Trace (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Meriwether Lewis: Life Compass (about 700 feet away); Meriwether Lewis (about 800 feet away); Metal Ford (approx. 3.3 miles away); Steele's Iron Works (approx. 3.3 miles away); Phosphate Mine (approx. 4.4 miles away); a different marker also named Meriwether Lewis (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hohenwald.

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Natchez Trace. Official National Park Service website. (Submitted on June 23, 2015.)

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

2. Grinder House Marker

1930's Reproduction of Grinder House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

3. 1930's Reproduction of Grinder House

Marker near Stone Remains of Grinder House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

4. Marker near Stone Remains of Grinder House

Stone Remains of Grinder House,<br>Possibly Chimney image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015

5. Stone Remains of Grinder House,
Possibly Chimney

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 859 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 23, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.