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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Coffee County

 
Clickable Map of Coffee County, Alabama and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Coffee County, AL (21) Covington County, AL (17) Crenshaw County, AL (10) Dale County, AL (42) Geneva County, AL (7) Pike County, AL (41)  CoffeeCounty(21) Coffee County (21)  CovingtonCounty(17) Covington County (17)  CrenshawCounty(10) Crenshaw County (10)  DaleCounty(42) Dale County (42)  GenevaCounty(7) Geneva County (7)  PikeCounty(41) Pike County (41)
Elba and Enterprise are both the county seat for Coffee County
Adjacent to Coffee County, Alabama
      Covington County (17)  
      Crenshaw County (10)  
      Dale County (42)  
      Geneva County (7)  
      Pike County (41)  
 
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1 Alabama, Coffee County, Clintonville — Clintonville AcademyJanuary 11, 1860
On Alabama Route 51, on the left when traveling south.
Chartered as Clintonville Male and Female Academy. Building erected 1860: occupied January, 1861. The first school in Coffee County to teach beyond the sixth grade. Clintonville, for many years, was recognized as the cultural and educational center . . . Map (db m54787) HM
2 Alabama, Coffee County, Coffee Springs — Holloway Tabernacle ChurchEst. 1912
On County Route 639 at County Route 640, on the right when traveling west on County Route 639.
The first congregational meetings were held in a small former dwelling house. In 1915 this congregation joined with the Alabama District of The Assemblies of God. First pastors were: Rev. Elijah Spence and Rev. Wayne Tomlin. First deacons . . . Map (db m95357) HM
3 Alabama, Coffee County, Elba — City of Elba
On Buford Street, on the right when traveling west.
Elba began circa 1840. A ferry had been started across Pea River, thus beginning the town’s first name, Bridgeville. In 1850, the town’s name was changed to Bentonville in honor of a Missourian who had distinguished himself in service to Alabama in . . . Map (db m54201) HM
4 Alabama, Coffee County, Elba — Elba Lodge #170 AF & AM
On Claxton Avenue at East Davis Street (U.S. 84), on the left when traveling south on Claxton Avenue.
Front 150 yards south of this site, John B. Simmons built the first Masonic Hall in Coffee County. On December 17, 1851, the Grand Lodge of Alabama issued a dispensation to nine Coffee County men to form a lodge in the town of . . . Map (db m167711) HM
5 Alabama, Coffee County, Elba — First United Methodist ChurchEarliest Church in Elba
On Davis Street, on the left when traveling west.
A congregation of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South existed in Elba even before Rev. Robert Shaw Rabb was assigned as the first minister to the Elba Circuit on December 15, 1853. This site was purchased in 1909 and the Church officially opened . . . Map (db m83274) HM
6 Alabama, Coffee County, Elba — Folsom Birthplace
On Putnam Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Putnam Street.
James Elisha (Big Jim) Folsom, a resident of Elba, Coffee County, served as the 45th and 47th Governor of Alabama. Folsom lived in this home from 1908 to 1910 when it was located near the Folsom Mill Creek and Tabernacle communities. The Folsom . . . Map (db m94160) HM
7 Alabama, Coffee County, Elba — Folsom Estate
Near Putnam Street at Court Street.
Estate of Joshua Marion Folsom and wife Eulala Dunnavant Folsom Birth Place James Elisha Folsom October 9, 1908 46th Governor of Alabama January 1947 — 1951 48th Governor of Alabama . . . Map (db m94161) HM
8 Alabama, Coffee County, Elba — Historic Court Square
On U.S. 84, on the right when traveling west.
The first Coffee County Courthouse was at Wellborn and burned in 1851. This site given by John B. Simmons when Elba was selected the county seat polling 58 more votes than Indigo Head (Clintonville) in a county election on October 5, 1852. The first . . . Map (db m54804) HM
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9 Alabama, Coffee County, Elba — Site of Curtis SchoolEarly 1900’s to 1967
On Alabama Route 141, on the left when traveling south.
Curtis School was organized in the early 1900’s and was originally located ½ mile south, where New Ebenezer Baptist Church now stands. A new school was built on this site in 1929 when Curtis, Mt. Zion, and Rhodes Schools were consolidated. . . . Map (db m54741) HM
10 Alabama, Coffee County, Elba — Wellborn
On County Route 544, 0.3 miles north of County Route 552, on the left when traveling north.
The first seat of justice for Coffee County was located approximately 500 yards southeast of this site. The community was named for Gen. William Wellborn, an Alabama commander during the Creek Indian War of 1836-37. Under the Act of December . . . Map (db m95355) HM
11 Alabama, Coffee County, Elba Coffee County, Brooksville Community — New Ebenezer CemeteryElba, Alabama
On Alabama Route 141, 0.4 miles south of County Route 404, on the left when traveling south.
The first burial here was James Shorter Grimes who died May 20, 1903, at the age of 48. His wife, Malissia Tillis, and 9 of their 14 children are also buried here. Their son, John Temple Grimes, along with M.G. Caylor and A.D. Donaldson purchased a . . . Map (db m231394) HM
12 Alabama, Coffee County, Enterprise — Boll Weevil MonumentDecember 11, 1919
On Main Street (U.S. 84) at College Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In profound appreciation of the Boll Weevil and what it has done as the Herald of Prosperity this monument was erected by the Citizens of Enterprise, Coffee County, AlabamaMap (db m30306) HM
13 Alabama, Coffee County, Enterprise — Enterprise AcademyFounded 1904
On South Carroll Street south of Petty Circle, on the left when traveling south.
Beloved leader and principal of this institution, later known as Carroll Street School, was William M. Donald (1870-1941) His philosophy of education: "Apply yourself. Excellence is attained through self discipline and hard work. Learn the . . . Map (db m71880) HM
14 Alabama, Coffee County, Enterprise — Enterprise Depot
On Railroad Street, 0 miles south of West College Street, on the right when traveling south.
This building was built in 1903 with additions in 1916 and 1997. The first freight shipments and passengers came here on the Alabama Midland railroad in 1898 immediately after construction of the roadbed. That was also the year when most of the . . . Map (db m30307) HM
15 Alabama, Coffee County, Enterprise — First United Methodist ChurchEarliest church in Enterprise
On South Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Organized in 1883 by 13 charter members as Carmichael Chapel of Elba Circuit, the congregation originally worshipped in a brush arbor on the NW corner of N. Main and Lee Streets. The first two sanctuaries built in 1883 and 1893 were both located on . . . Map (db m54745) HM
16 Alabama, Coffee County, Enterprise — Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church1874
On Alabama Route 27, on the right when traveling south.
Founded near Double Bridges Creek (LeCompte Place) three miles southwest of the present location. First Pastor: J. W. Bullard. Charter members: Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mathis, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Barbee, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Nichols, Mr. & Mrs. Joe Jones, Mr. Bob . . . Map (db m83327) HM
17 Alabama, Coffee County, Enterprise — Rawls Hotel
On South Main Street (U.S. 84) 0 miles south of College Street, on the left when traveling north.
Original two-story brick structure built 1903 by Japheth Rawls, developer of some of earliest turpentine plants in Coffee County. Building remodeled 1928 and three-story wings added by Jesse P. Rawls, founder of first electric power system in . . . Map (db m30308) HM
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18 Alabama, Coffee County, Fairview — Battle BranchSeptember 2, 1864
On Alabama Route 87, on the left when traveling south.
The only battle fought in Coffee County during The War Between the States. Just east of this spot, at the branch head, a battle occurred between the Coffee County Home Guards and Ward’s Raiders, a group of Confederate deserters who had . . . Map (db m83328) HM
19 Alabama, Coffee County, Kinston — 124 — Grancer's Ghost — Legends & Lore —
Near County Road 484, 0.2 miles east of County Road 473, on the right when traveling east.
Sounds of a fiddle and tapping feet can be heard near the grave of Grancer Harrison, buried in his dancing shoes in 1860.Map (db m228451) HM
20 Alabama, Coffee County, New Brockton — Arwood School Site
On County Route 248, 1.2 miles north of Alabama Route 12, on the left when traveling north.
Established here about 1871 and served as educational, cultural, religious and social center of this community until consolidation in 1934. School land was donated by George and Georgie Arwood. Early teachers included W.E. Andrews, Mrs. M.E. Fleming . . . Map (db m95354) HM
21 Alabama, Coffee County, New Brockton — Tabernacle Methodist Church
On Alabama Route 51, on the left when traveling south.
Established 1858 Oldest official record is land deed of December 29, 1853 for five acres to trustees I.T. Law, William Mixson, William Dubose, Javor Dupee and William Hendricks. Name was changed in 1868 to Old Tabernacle after New Tabernacle . . . Map (db m204960) HM
22 Georgia, Coffee County, Douglas — 034-1A — Coffee County
On South Peterson Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Coffee county was created by an act of the Georgia legislature Feb. 9, 1854, and made up of portions of Clinch, Ware, Irwin and Telfair counties. Named for Gen. John Coffee, of Telfair county, noted as an Indian fighter, planter and Congressman. . . . Map (db m24293) HM
23 Georgia, Coffee County, Douglas — 034-1B — Coffee County
On South Peterson Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This County, created by Act of the Legislature February 9, 1854, is named for Gen. John Coffee who served in the Indian Wars and was a Member of Congress in 1833-36. He built the "Old Coffee Road," which forms part of the border between Berrien and . . . Map (db m24295) HM
24 Georgia, Coffee County, Douglas — Coffee County Confederate Monument
On South Peterson Avenue near West Ward Street (Georgia Road 32W), on the right when traveling south.
East face: In Memory Of Our Confederate Soldiers North face: 1861 - 1865 [Crossed Flags] West face: Erected by the Robert E. Lee Chapter, U.D.C. Oct. 1911Map (db m24604) HM
25 Georgia, Coffee County, Douglas — Douglas Surgical Institute and Infirmary
On West Ward Street (Georgia Route 32) 0.1 miles west of Peterson Avenue South (U.S. 441), on the left when traveling west.
. . . Map (db m183751) HM
26 Georgia, Coffee County, Douglas — G & F Railroad / Norfolk Southern Railroad — Main Street National Register District —
On West Ward Street (Georgia Route 32) 0.1 miles west of Peterson Avenue (U.S. 441), on the right when traveling west.
G & F RailroadA depot originally built in 1904 by the Wadley and Mt. Vernon Railroad stood here until it merged with the larger G&F Railroad in 1907. Douglas became the central hub of the line when railyards were constructed north of . . . Map (db m183659) HM
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27 Georgia, Coffee County, Douglas — Martin Theaterca 1939 — Main Street National Register District —
On East Ashley Street (Georgia Route 32) east of Peterson Avenue (U.S. 441), on the left when traveling east.
Construction began in 1939 for Martin Theater Company. The facility served as a motion picture house until the 1970's. The Martin family deeded the building to the City of Douglas in 1979. Volunteers encouraged city officials, under the leadership . . . Map (db m183705) HM
28 Georgia, Coffee County, Douglas — 34-1 — Raymond-Richardson Aviation School
On South Peterson Avenue (US 441.US 221,SR 31) near Airport Circle, on the right when traveling south.
Wesley Raymond, Robert Richardson and others founded a school here in 1939 to teach basic flight skills to college students. With the start of World War II, the school became the 63rd Flight Training Detachment Airbase and provided primary flight . . . Map (db m24686) HM
29 Georgia, Coffee County, Douglas — 34-2 — Sand Hill Missionary Baptist ChurchBirthplace of the Smyrna Baptist Association
On Sand Hill Road at Otters Circle, on the left when traveling west on Sand Hill Road.
This church was organized in 1857. The first sanctuary, made of logs, was situated near the still-present old well. A number of Coffee County’s prominent citizens were early members of the church and are buried within the cemetery, including William . . . Map (db m57084) HM
30 Georgia, Coffee County, Douglas — Tanner Mercantile Company
On East Ward Street (Georgia Route 32) just west of North Madison Avenue (U.S. 441), on the left when traveling west.
Circa 1902. Original location of Tanner Mercantile Company owned and operated by Berry Hampton Tanner, prominent business and civic leader in Coffee County (1861-1920). First building in Douglas constructed from locally manufactured brick by Tim . . . Map (db m183636) HM
31 Georgia, Coffee County, Douglas — Tanner Mercantile CompanyFirst Department Store in Douglas
On South Madison Avenue (U.S. 441) north of East Ashley Street (Georgia Route 32), on the right when traveling north.
This two-story building was built in 1908 as part of the Tanner Mercantile Company, which was the first department store in Douglas. It was commissioned by Mr. B.H. “Babe” Tanner (March, 1861 - December, 1920). Babe Tanner was a prominent farmer, . . . Map (db m183653) HM
32 Georgia, Coffee County, Douglas — The Coffee County Bank BuildingConstructed 1910
On Peterson Avenue South (U.S. 441) at East Ward Street (Georgia Route 32), on the left when traveling south on Peterson Avenue South.
was entered on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior under provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 December 10, 1982Map (db m183746) HM
33 Georgia, Coffee County, Douglas — Tri - Hi - Y International
On South Madison Avenue (U.S. 441) near Ashley Street (State Road 32), on the right when traveling north.
Organized at Douglas High School, on this site, in 1930 Founder Dr. Jesse Lee Fortney, Superintendent of Douglas Public Schools Faculty Sponsor - Miss Agnes McNair Adult Advisors - Misses Kate Outen and Mary Stanford; Mesdames L.E. . . . Map (db m24372) HM
34 Georgia, Coffee County, Pridgen — 034-2 — Old Coffee Road
On U.S. 319 at County Route 321, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 319. Reported missing.
The highway leading southward is the Old Coffee Road, a pioneer vehicular and postal route of South Georgia. Beginning at the Ocmulgee River, two miles to the north, it ran some 120 miles via today’s Lax, Nashville, Cecil, Barwick, and Thomasville . . . Map (db m50529) HM
35 Tennessee, Coffee County, Arnold Air Force Base — In Honor of Dr. Frank L. Wattendorf
Near Von Karmen Road west of Wattendorf Memorial Highway, on the right when traveling west.
[Top side] The access highway to AEDC is renamed Wattendorf Memorial Highway 19 June 1987 in honor of Dr. Frank L. Wattendorf a distinguished engineer and scientist and a pioneer in the development of aeronautical . . . Map (db m184057) HM
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36 Tennessee, Coffee County, Arnold Air Force Base — LT Kara Hultgreen USN(10/05/65-10/25/94)Naval Aviation Pioneer
On Von Karmen Road west of Wattendorf Memorial Highway, on the right when traveling west.
This F-14-D Tomcat is dedicated in memory of LT Kara Hultgreen United States Navy. On 25 October, 1994 the Black Lions of Fighter Squad 213 were conducting training operations in preparation for deployment to the Persian Gulf aboard the aircraft . . . Map (db m184032) HM WM
37 Tennessee, Coffee County, Arnold Air Force Base — Lt. Gen. Robert M. Bond16 December 1929 — 26 April 1984
On Von Karmen Road west of Wattendorf Memorial Highway, on the right when traveling west.
This F-105 Thunderchief is dedicated in memory of Lt. Gen. Robert M. Bond, who died in service to his country. General Bond flew the F-105 both as a test pilot and combat pilot. As vice-commander of Air Force Systems Command, he was ever mindful of . . . Map (db m184049) WM
38 Tennessee, Coffee County, Arnold Air Force Base — Major James Duricy USAF(02/09/67-04/30/02)Test Pilot
On Von Karmen Road west of Wattendorf Memorial Highway, on the right when traveling west.
This F-15C Eagle is dedicated in memory of Major James Duricy United States Air Force. On 30 April 2002 his F-15C was conducting flight tests of the AIM-9X Sidewinder Missile when a large section of the F-15's tail broke off at Mach 2. The aircraft . . . Map (db m184042) HM WM
39 Tennessee, Coffee County, Beech Grove — 18th Indiana Battery
On Confederate Cemetery Road, 0.1 miles west of Grossburg Road (Tennessee Highway 64), on the right when traveling west.
Hoover's Gap, TN. June 24, 1863. The 18th Indiana Battery, commanded by Capt. Eli Lilly, dislodged one Confederate artillery piece and forced the Confederate batteries to change position. The battery, along with Wilder's Brigade, did considerable . . . Map (db m81374) HM
40 Tennessee, Coffee County, Beech Grove — 20th Tennessee Volunteer Infantry
Near Confederate Cemetery Road, 0.1 miles south of Old U.S. Highway 41.
. . . Map (db m30694) HM
41 Tennessee, Coffee County, Beech Grove — 2E 40 — Beech Grove Engagement
On Murfreesboro Highway (U.S. 41), on the left when traveling north.
On June 24, 1863, Union forces under Rosecrans overpowered Confederate defenders on Hoover's Gap, commanded by Stewart, Bate, and Bushrod Johnson. This was the beginning of Bragg's withdrawal to Chattanooga. Unknown soldiers who fell in the battle . . . Map (db m26052) HM
42 Tennessee, Coffee County, Beech Grove — Confederate Cemetery
Near Confederate Cemetery Road at Gossburg Rd (Highway 41), on the right when traveling west.
Originally the site of a pioneer cemetery, many early residents are buried here. In 1866, returned Confederate soldiers, under the leadership of Maj. William Hume and David Lawrence, collected and reinterred here the bodies of soldiers who fell at . . . Map (db m24162) HM
43 Tennessee, Coffee County, Beech Grove — 2E 6 — Fort Nash
On Murfreesboro Highway (U.S. 41), on the right when traveling north.
Near here, on Garrison Fork, this fort was established, about 1793, for the protection of settlers and travelers to and from the southwest. Until its abandonment, about 1804, it was an important stopping place and administrative center.Map (db m26050) HM
44 Tennessee, Coffee County, Beech Grove — General A. P. Stewart's Division
Near Confederate Cemetery Road, 0.1 miles south of Old U.S. 41.
(Front):General A.P. Stewart Stewart's Division 2nd Army Corps (Hardee) Army of Tennessee CSA Dedicated 24th Day of April 2010 By Benjamin F. Cheatham Camp 72 Sons of Confederate Veterans Manchester, Tennessee (Reverse):Battle of . . . Map (db m30698) HM
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45 Tennessee, Coffee County, Beech Grove — General Forrest's Farewell Order MemorialUnknown Confederate Soldiers Memorial
Near Confederate Cemetery Road, 0.1 miles south of Old U.S. Highway 41, on the right when traveling south.
Forrest's Farewell Order to his Cavalry Corps ExtractGainesville, Ala., May 9, 1865 Civil war, such as you have passed through, naturally engenders feelings of animosity, hatred, and revenge. It is our duty to divest ourselves of all such feelings, . . . Map (db m30715) HM
46 Tennessee, Coffee County, Beech Grove — 2E 41 — Henry Watterson
On Murfreesboro Highway (U.S. 41), on the right when traveling north.
Born in Washington, Feb. 16, 1840, where his father, Harvey Magee Watterson, was in Congress, he spent most of his boyhood in a house 100 ft. W. Subsequently Confederate soldier, journalist and political leader, he founded the Louisville . . . Map (db m81375) HM
47 Tennessee, Coffee County, Beech Grove — Pledge to the South
On Confederate Cemetery Road, 0.1 miles west of Grossburg Road (Tennessee Highway 64), on the right when traveling west.
The South is a land that has known sorrows; it is a land that has broken the ashen crust and moistened it with tears; a land scarred and riven by the plowshare of war and billowed with the graves of her dead; but a land of legend, a land of song, a . . . Map (db m24167) HM
48 Tennessee, Coffee County, Beechgrove — 3A 22 — Army of the Cumberland
On Manchester Pike (U.S. 41) 0.1 miles south of East Fox Hollow Road, on the right when traveling north.
From here, Maj. Gen. W.S. Rosecrans marched his reorganized army against Bragg's Army of Tennessee, in the Shelbyville-Wartrace-Tullahoma area. Fainting with his Reserve Corps and cavalry against Shelbyville, he drove through Hoover's Gap with his . . . Map (db m185615) HM
49 Tennessee, Coffee County, Beechgrove — Confederate 1st/3rd Kentucky Calvalry
Near Confederate Cemetery Road.
In Honor of the men of the Confederate 1st/3rd Kentucky Calvalry (Consolidated) who first encountered the onslaught of Wilder's Brigade, Thomas's Corps of the Union Army, North of Hoover's Gap June 24, 1863Map (db m166932) WM
50 Tennessee, Coffee County, Beechgrove — Tullahoma CampaignJune 24-July 4, 1863 — The Battle for Hoover's Gap —
Near Confederate Cemetery Road.
Union Major General William S. Rosecrans' plan to reach Manchester and cut off a Confederate retreat to Chattanooga depended upon capturing Hoover's Gap. In the early afternoon of June 24, Colonel John T. Wilder and his brigade of 2000 mounted . . . Map (db m166843) HM
51 Tennessee, Coffee County, Beechgrove — Tullahoma CampaignJune 24-July 4, 1863The New Weapons of War
Near Confederate Cemetery Road.
Spencer Repeating Rifle The Civil War occurred during a period of technological revolution. In the 1850s, the US Army replaced its smoothbore weapons with the long-range rifle musket Then, just before the war, Christopher Spencer, a . . . Map (db m166844) HM
52 Tennessee, Coffee County, Beechgrove — Tullahoma CampaignJune 24 - July 4, 1863 — Anatomy of a Campaign
On Confederate Cemetery Road, 0.3 miles west of Old U.S. 41, on the right when traveling north. Reported unreadable.
In late June of 1863, Union Major General William S. Rosecrans launched a massive offensive from his base in Murfreesboro in an attempt to drive Confederate General Braxton Bragg's 43,000-man Army of Tennessee from its entrenchments at Shelbyville . . . Map (db m180859) HM
53 Tennessee, Coffee County, Manchester — Coffee County UDC Memorial
On North Spring Street at West Fort Street, on the right when traveling south on North Spring Street.
To honor the memory of the men and women who served and sacrificed during the War Between the states 1861—1865Map (db m158570) WM
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54 Tennessee, Coffee County, Manchester — Corporal Brian James Schoff
On South Spring Street.
Nov. 27, 1983 to Jan. 28, 2006 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment 101st Airborne Division "Operation Iraqi Freedom" "Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. One died for your . . . Map (db m83224) WM
55 Tennessee, Coffee County, Manchester — Desert StormArmy, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard — 251st Supply & Service Co. 30th Quartermaster Bn, Tenn Army National Guard —
On West Main Street just west of North Spring Street, on the right when traveling west.
Erected to honor all Coffee County Veterans who served our Nation throughout the Persian Gulf Area War Operation Desert Storm 1990 - 1991Map (db m158636) WM
56 Tennessee, Coffee County, Manchester — 2E 45 — Experiment in Armor
On Murfreesboro Highway (U.S. 41), in the median.
Hereabouts, on June 20, 1941, Maj. Gen. George S. Patton, Jr., personally led his 2nd Armored Division across several fords of Duck River, quickly surrounding and defeating his maneuver opponents in the Manchester vicinity, thus proving that modern . . . Map (db m24968) HM
57 Tennessee, Coffee County, Manchester — 2E 47 — General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold
On Hillsboro Highway (Tennessee Route 41), on the left when traveling west.
General "Hap" Arnold, WW II Commander of the Army Air Forces, is commemorated by the Air Force research and development installation bearing his name. In 1944, he directed long range planning for air research and development to maintain this . . . Map (db m25920) HM
58 Tennessee, Coffee County, Manchester — Granny Hickerson Cemetery
On Angwen Avenue north of Country Club Drive, on the left when traveling north.
This cemetery was established in the early 1800's, by the burial on this spot of David Hickerson and his wife Nancy Hickerson. It has been known throughout the years as the Granny Hickerson Cemetery, though members of other families are also known . . . Map (db m69657) HM
59 Tennessee, Coffee County, Manchester — Korean War1950 - 1953
On West Main Street just west of North Spring Street, on the right when traveling west.
In honored memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in the preservation of freedom for those oppressed people of South Korea and in memory of all Coffee County veterans who honorably served in the Korean War 1950 - 1953 May our love . . . Map (db m158635) WM
60 Tennessee, Coffee County, Manchester — Manchester Powder MillPowering the Confederate War Machine
On Stone Fort Drive, on the right when traveling south.
During the nineteenth century, the Duck River was a valuable power source for factories and mills along its banks. With the outbreak of war in 1861, the Confederacy quickly established gunpowder mills to support the Southern war effort. The . . . Map (db m166935) HM
61 Tennessee, Coffee County, Manchester — 2E 5 — Old Stone Fort
On Murfreesboro Hwy (U.S. 41), on the left when traveling north.
About 1/2 mi. S.W. are remains of stone fortification and moat of ancient and unknown origin. One theory is that it was built by a party of 12th Century Welch voyagers who entered the country via the Gulf of Mexico. Near here also was the capital of . . . Map (db m24967) HM
62 Tennessee, Coffee County, Manchester — 2E 5 — Old Stone Fort
On Murfreesboro Highway (U.S. 41) at Stone Fort Drive, on the right when traveling south on Murfreesboro Highway.
Around 2,000 years ago, Native Americans built a rock and earthen wall around a 50-acre hilltop plateau situated between the Duck and Little Duck Rivers. Here in 1966, archaeological investigations recovered artifactual and radiocarbon data . . . Map (db m166938) HM
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63 Tennessee, Coffee County, Manchester — 2E 46 — Pioneer Armored Maneuvers
On Murfreesboro Highway (U.S. 41), on the left when traveling north.
Maneuvering in this vicinity, June, 1941, the 2nd Armored Division, USA, commanded by Maj. Gen. George Smith Patton, Jr., gave the first demonstration in America of the mobility and decisive power of armor in large-scale combat operations. Maneuver . . . Map (db m24969) HM
64 Tennessee, Coffee County, Manchester — The Civilian Conservation Corps
On North Spring Street.
The Civilian Conservation Corps was launched by President Franklin D. Roosevelt April 5, 1933 as a lifeline for undernourished sons of the Great Depression. Each company consisted of about 200 men who were housed in Tennessee barracks under the . . . Map (db m81376) HM
65 Tennessee, Coffee County, Manchester — Tullahoma CampaignJune 24-July 4, 1863 — Anatomy of a Campaign —
On West Main Street at North Irwin Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
In late June of 1863, Union Major General William S. Rosecrans launched a massive offensive from his base in Murfreesboro in an attempt to drive Confederate General Braxton Bragg’s 43,000-man Army of Tennessee from its entrenchments at . . . Map (db m75354) HM
66 Tennessee, Coffee County, Manchester — Tullahoma CampaignJune 24-July 4, 1862 — The Confederate War Industry —
On West Main Street at North Irwin Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
When Manchester was founded in the late 18th century, local lore has it that the town, named for Manchester, England, was destined to become an American version of this powerful industrial city. The Duck River falls, it was noted, would provide an . . . Map (db m75355) HM
67 Tennessee, Coffee County, Manchester — Vietnam War MemorialArmy • Navy • Air Force • Marines
On North Spring Street just south of West Fort Street, on the right when traveling south.
In everlasting and honored memory of the young sons of Coffee County who gave their lives in America's most unpopular war, they died not in vein because all served honorably and faithfully and our surviving veterans carry the torch of freedom to . . . Map (db m158573) WM
68 Tennessee, Coffee County, Manchester — War Comes to ManchesterDuck River Defense Line — A Tale of Two Occupations — Tullhoma Campaign —
On North Spring Street at West Main Street, on the left when traveling north on North Spring Street.
(preface) After the Battle of Stones River on January 2, 1863, Union Gen. William S. Rosecrans occupied Murfreesboro. Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg withdrew south to the Highland Rim to protect the rail junction at Tullahoma, . . . Map (db m156117) HM
69 Tennessee, Coffee County, Manchester — World War I and II Marker
On West Main Street just west of North Spring Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to the everlasting memory of the men and women of Coffee County who served their country in World Wars I and II In memoriam and reverent honor to the brave veterans of Coffee County who made the supreme sacrifice and gave their lives . . . Map (db m158632) WM
70 Tennessee, Coffee County, Noah — Old Isham
On French Brantley Road, 0.2 miles east of Cheatham Springs Road, on the left when traveling east.
CSA Honored mount of Gen. CheathamMap (db m184025) WM
71 Tennessee, Coffee County, Normandy — George Dickel & Co.'s Cascade Distillery
On Cascade Hollow Road, 1.3 miles south of Division Street, on the right when traveling south.
. . . Map (db m196450) HM
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72 Tennessee, Coffee County, Pelham — 2 E 3 — Coffee County / Grundy County
On Hillsboro Highway (U.S. 41) at Tyree Cove Road, on the right when traveling south on Hillsboro Highway.
Coffee County Established 1836; named in honor of Major General John Coffee soldier, surveyor, and close friend of Andrew Jackson. Tennessee troops under his command took a decisive part in the New Orleans Campaign, December 23, 1814 to . . . Map (db m150467) HM
73 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — A Railroad Town
Near NE Atlantic Street north of East Lincoln Street, on the left when traveling north.
Tullahoma, chartered in 1852, was laid out by a Town Company along the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad line being built at the time. The street along the railroad was named “Atlantic” perhaps because the railroad made possible an . . . Map (db m172367) HM
74 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — 2E 12 — Army of Tennessee
On South Jackson Street (U.S. 41A) at West Volney Street, on the right when traveling south on South Jackson Street.
Withdrawing to this area after the Battle of Murfreesboro, Gen. Braxton Bragg established his command post near here. Other units went into defensive winter quarters at Bell Buckle, Shelbyville & Wartrace. Here they remained until late June, 1863, . . . Map (db m81378) HM
75 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — 22 — Baillet HomeTullahoma History Trail
On West Decherd Street at South Jackson Street (Alternate U.S. 41), on the right when traveling east on West Decherd Street.
Now the city s regional Fine Arts Center, sisters Jennie and Affa Baillet and their parents lived and worked here beginning in the 1870's. Jennie was an artist [illegible] and the family operated a millinery store downtown. They watched much . . . Map (db m172400) HM
76 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — 2E 72 — Baillet Sisters
On Jackson Street (U.S. 41) at Decherd Street, on the right when traveling north on Jackson Street.
Jane (Jennie) Baillet 1834 - 1918 Emma Adell Baillet 1838 - 1926 Affa Ann Baillet 1850 - 1934 This house was the home of Jane, Emma, and Affa Baillet whose family purchased the property . . . Map (db m81379) HM
77 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — 1 — Braxton Bragg's Headquarters Public SquareCivil War Site
On South Jackson Street (Alternate U.S. 41) at West Decherd Street, on the right when traveling south on South Jackson Street.
Braxton Bragg's Headquarters – Public Square (now S. Jackson Civic Center grounds) After the Battle of Stone's River, the Confederate Army of Tennessee moved to the Duck River Line extending from Spring Hill through Shelbyville, Tullahoma, . . . Map (db m172402) HM
78 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — 2E 34 — Camp Forrest
On South Jackson Street (U.S. 41A) at West Volney Street, on the right when traveling south on South Jackson Street.
Originally established in 1926 for training the Tennessee National Guard, this became a Federal training area, Jan. 10, 1941. It was named for Lt. Gen. N.B. Forrest, CSA. Units training here included the 8th, 33rd, 79th & 80th Inf. Divs., 17th . . . Map (db m24446) HM
79 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — Camp Forrest Monument
On Arnold Center Road, on the right when traveling south.
Camp Peay 1926 - 1940 Camp Forrest 1940-1946 Arnold Center 1949 Tullahoma, Tenn A tribute to the men and women who trained and worked at Camp Forrest and contributed significantly to victory in World War II.Map (db m24430) HM
80 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — 2 E 19 — Coffee County / Franklin County
On South Jackson Street (State Highway 41-a) at Vocational Lane, on the left when traveling south on South Jackson Street.
Coffee County Established 1836; named in honor of Major General John Coffee Soldier, surveyor and close friend of Andrew Jackson. Tennessee troops under his command took a decisive part in the New Orleans Campaign, December 23, 1814 to . . . Map (db m81380) HM
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81 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — 2E 44 — Confederate Cemetery
On South Jackson Street (U.S. 41A) at West Volney Street, on the right when traveling south on South Jackson Street.
1 mile SW are buried 407 unknown Confederates. Many of these died in one of the hospitals established here when Tullahoma was headquarters for the Army of Tennessee during the first six months of 1863, following the Battle of Murfreesboro and . . . Map (db m24296) HM
82 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — 2 — Confederate Cemetery 920 Maplewood Ave.Civil War Site
On Maplewood Avenue, 0.1 miles north of West Waggoner Street, on the right when traveling south.
The cemetery holds the graves of over 500 Confederate soldiers who died from wounds, illness, or accidents while in Tullahoma. 404 soldiers have been identified from records located many years after the Civil War. Col. Matt Martin, CSA deeded the . . . Map (db m172408) HM
83 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — Confederate Memorial
On Maplewood Avenue, 0.3 miles south of West Coffee Street, on the right when traveling south.
On this ground are buried 407 unknown Confederates. Many of these died in one of the hospitals established here when Tullahoma was headquarter for the Army of Tennessee during the first six months of 1863. Following the Battle of Murfreesboro and . . . Map (db m75311) HM WM
84 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — 6 — Fort Rains Along Fort StreetCivil War Site
On East Fort Street near Ovoca Road, on the right when traveling east.
Fort Rains, a bastioned fort, was built by the Confederates during their six-months stay the early part of 1863 on the slight eminence along Fort Street between Ovoca Road and Forrest Drive, as they awaited a move by the Union Army. The fort was . . . Map (db m172355) HM
85 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — Fortress TullahomaStrategic Rail Center — Tullahoma Campaign —
On NE Atlantic Street at East Grundy Street, on the right when traveling south on NE Atlantic Street.
(preface) After the Battle of Stones River ended on January 2, 1863, Union Gen. William S. Rosecrans occupied Murfreesboro. Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg withdrew south to the Highland Rim to protect the rail junction at Tullahoma, Bragg’s . . . Map (db m81382) HM
86 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — 2E 11 — Isham G. Harris
On South Jackson Street (U.S. 41A) at West Volney Street, on the right when traveling south on South Jackson Street.
Born near here, 1818. Was the only governor of Confederate State of Tennessee. In Congress 1849-51; elected governor, 1857-59-61. When U.S. forces captured Nashville, joined staff of Army of Tennessee for remainder of War. Fled to Mexico, 1865; . . . Map (db m61914) HM
87 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — 2E 56 — James W. Starnes
On Tennessee Route 55, on the right when traveling east.
South of here, at Bobo's Crossroads, Col. Starnes, 4th Tennessee Cavalry, CSA, then commanding Forrest's Old Brigade, was killed in a skirmish while his brigade was screening the withdrawal of the Army of Tennessee from Tullahoma to the Chattanooga . . . Map (db m24188) HM
88 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — L.D. Hickerson House
On North Washington Street at East Moore Street, on the left when traveling north on North Washington Street.
The National Register of Historic Places Tennessee Historical Commission c. 1895Map (db m172361) HM
89 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — 6 — Livery StableTullahoma History Trail
On South Jackson Street (Alternate U.S. 41) south of West Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Field and Reynolds Livery Stable was located here in the 1800's. During the time from 1863 to 1867 when Tullahoma was occupied by soldiers and under martial law, troops were often gathered at this site by their commanders for instructions and . . . Map (db m172396) HM
90 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — Maplewood Confederate CemeteryHallowed Ground
Near Maplewood Avenue, 0.3 miles south of West Coffee Street, on the right when traveling south.
Tullahoma was the headquarters and logistics center of the Confederate Army of Tennessee for the first six months of 1863 after the Battle of Murfreesboro. At least three hospitals here treated soldiers wounded during Gen. Braxton Bragg’s 1862 and . . . Map (db m75310) HM
91 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — 10 — Oakwood CemeteryTullahoma History Trail
On Wilson Avenue (Tennessee Route 130) at North Jackson Street (Alternate U.S. 41), on the right when traveling west on Wilson Avenue.
This land was donated to the city for use as a cemetery in 1875 by J.E. Hogain, a son-in-law of one of Tullahoma's five founders, Dr. T.A. Anderson, a physician whose home was at Belmont. It is the burial site for many of Tullahoma's leading . . . Map (db m172351) HM
92 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — 4 — Provost Marshall's Headquarters South Jackson StreetCivil War Site
On South Jackson Street (Alternate U.S. 41) south of West Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling south.
Provost Marshall's Headquarters — On S. Jackson St., about middle of United Methodist Church parking lot. At the conclusion of the Tullahoma Campaign, the Federal government stationed troops to guard the city. Tullahoma was especially vital . . . Map (db m172394) HM
93 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — 1 — Public SquareTullahoma History Trail
On South Jackson Street (Alternate U.S. 41) south of West Decherd Street, on the right when traveling south.
This 13 acre site was laid out as the Public Square in the 1851 Town Plat of Tullahoma, intended as a park and town meeting area. Instead, the center of town followed the depot built by the railroad. Tullahoma's first public school was built here . . . Map (db m172404) HM
94 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — Rangers2nd Ranger Bn         5th Ranger Bn
On Arnold Center Road, on the right when traveling south.
On January 8, 1943 2nd Army commenced an intensive training course to train Rangers at Camp Forrest. Tennessee. The 2nd Ranger Battalion was formed on April 1, 1943 by Lt. Col. W. C. Saffrans. Later these Rangers were trained and led by Major J. . . . Map (db m24433) HM
95 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — The Red Caboose
On N E Atlantic Street.
The car displayed here is a side bay window model caboose built in 1964 by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad at the company’s South Louisville yards. The exterior is restored to the original L & N red. The purpose of a caboose was to provide . . . Map (db m75318) HM
96 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — Tullahoma CampaignJune 24-July 4, 1863 — From Contraband to United States Colored Troops —
On South Jackson Street (U.S. 41A) at West Volney Street, on the right when traveling south on South Jackson Street.
No sooner did the North begin its invasion than slaves fled to Union lines seeking freedom. This presented problems for military commanders and President Lincoln. The political aims of the war did not initially include emancipation. Before Lincoln’s . . . Map (db m75324) HM
97 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — Tullahoma CampaignJune 24-July 4, 1863 — Anatomy of a Campaign —
On South Jackson Street (U.S. 41A) at West Volney Street, on the right when traveling south on South Jackson Street.
In late June of 1863, Union Major General William S. Rosecrans launched a massive offensive from his base in Murfreesboro in an attempt to drive Confederate General Braxton Bragg’s 43,000-man Army of Tennessee from its entrenchments at . . . Map (db m75325) HM
98 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — Tullahoma CampaignJune 24-July 4, 1863 — Race to Tullahoma —
On South Jackson Street (U.S. 41A) at West Volney Street, on the right when traveling south on South Jackson Street.
When the Union Army of the Cumberland captured Manchester on June 27th, Braxton Bragg’s Confederate forces retreated here to Tullahoma - a supply base and Army of Tennessee headquarters since January, 1863. Tullahoma, however, was tactically a . . . Map (db m81383) HM
99 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — Tullahoma Veterans Memorial
Near NE Atlantic Street north of East Lincoln Street.
(Monument) [Front]: In grateful tribute to our men and women who served their country in the armed forces of the United States of America [Side]: All gave some Some gave all We will never forget [Side]: We live in the . . . Map (db m172392) WM
100 Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — 5 — Verandah Hotel — RR Depot and Dr. Cowan HouseCivil War Site
On NE Atlantic Street at East Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling north on NE Atlantic Street.
Here stood the Verandah Hotel, one of several buildings, taken over as a hospital for troops during the Civil War. Opposite it was Tullahoma's first depot built by the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad in 1852. Ammunition stored in the brick . . . Map (db m172365) HM

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