The Carthage Junction Depot has been a landmark for Smith County since the late 1800's, moving passengers and delivering freight and mail along the Tennessee Central Railroad. It was because of this depot that we were able to send our WWI and WWII . . . — — Map (db m224765) HM
Welcome to Smith County, Tennessee!
Get ready to visit small towns with big stories.
Tennessee Civil War Trails tells riveting stories of battles and leaders, and much more. You'll learn about some of the state's 275,000 enslaved men and . . . — — Map (db m268180) HM
In 1956 Senator Albert Gore, Sr. authored legislation to create the largest public works project ever undertaken in the United States, the Interstate Highway System. The legislation was signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on June 29, . . . — — Map (db m18195) HM
A native of Kentucky, Benton McMillin moved to Celina at an early age and later to Carthage. He was elected to the State Legislature in 1874 and Congress in 1879 for a twenty year tenure. Benton McMillin served two terms as Governor, 1899-1903, . . . — — Map (db m68352) HM
Moving northwest from Sparta, Bragg, with Maj. Gen. Leonidas Polk’s Right Wing, Army of Mississippi, composed of the divisions of Cheatham and Withers, passed through here. Forrest’s Cavalry Brigade, covering the left flank of the advance, operated . . . — — Map (db m82868) HM
Born in Bertie County, North Carolina, Walton fought in the Revolution for that state. He settled in the Cumberland country in 1784. Walton served in the legislatures of North Carolina and Tennessee and as a Smith County magistrate. He built . . . — — Map (db m68351) HM
Named in honor of Cordell Hull, the 47th U.S. Secretary of State and Nobel laureate,
Cordell Hull Bridge, a continuous three-span Parker truss, spans the Cumberland River. Hull's influence diverted New Deal funds toward the
$199,083 cost of . . . — — Map (db m149873) HM
A gifted harmonica player, DeFord Bailey was, for several decades, the only African American star of the Grand Ole Opry. His playing - captured on relatively few recordings - bridged rural black and white music with unsurpassed artistry. He . . . — — Map (db m224764) HM
This park is dedicated to the memory of the late Carthage Fire Chief
Edward Stallings in 1957 Ed joined the Carthage fire department and
served in various roles including assistant chief an fire chief during
the 1960s. He helped establish the . . . — — Map (db m162282) HM
A pivotal behind-the-scenes player in popularizing bluegrass music, Louise Scruggs was the wife of banjo player and bluegrass pioneer Earl Scruggs. She managed Earl and his partner, Lester Flatt, from 1956 until they broke up in 1969. Early on, she . . . — — Map (db m263471) HM
After Union Gen. Ebenezer Dumont’s troops surprised Confederate Gen. John Hunt Morgan’s command at Lebanon on May 5, 1862, Morgan’s men escaped north and rushed toward the Cumberland River. Hotly pursued, the Confederates succeeded in reaching Rome . . . — — Map (db m268253) HM
Carthage’s historic courthouse square was the control center of a major Federal base from 1863 to 1865 in the fight to control the Upper Cumberland
River region. When Union Gen. George Crook arrived in Carthage to stay in 1863, he commandeered the . . . — — Map (db m68353) HM
In recognition of the tragic events of Sept 11, 2001 this monument is dedicated to the people who come to our aid without hesitation and protect our lives and
property. Their courage, compassion and loyalty in times of distress define the character . . . — — Map (db m268254)
Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends. John: XV-13
American Revolution 1776-1783
War of 1812 and Seminole War
Jeremiah Hall • Blackman Logan • Barry Parker • William Caldwell • . . . — — Map (db m231293) WM
In 1875 on this site, stood a wooden framed building for use by the
Carthage Christian
Church at a later date. The church was changed
from wood to brick during the 1920's, the congregation quickly grew.
The increase in membership was due . . . — — Map (db m162283) HM
As a major Cumberland River port with three landings, Carthage was strategically important to both Confederate and Union forces. The Upper Ferry and landing was located near the present Corps of Engineer
boat ramp near Upper Ferry Road. . . . — — Map (db m68349) HM
Bradley was born in Caswell County, North Carolina, and settled in this
area in 1798. He served at the siege of Charleston, South Carolina, and
the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, North Carolina, during the Revolutionary War, and in February 1812 . . . — — Map (db m149879) HM
Here this former Captain of the Revolutionary Army, from North Carolina, made the first settlement in this section about 1788-89. He is buried north of the house. The spring to the southeast, a noted immigrant camping place, gave Dixon Springs its . . . — — Map (db m145848) HM
John and Elizabeth Carroll Gwaltney of Virginia settled here in the 1700s, building four log rooms, with an outside dirt-floor kitchen. Elizabeth's father, Charles Carrol of Wales, was among the signers of the Declaration of Independence. John and . . . — — Map (db m220957) HM
Dedicated - August 2, 1975
by
Governor Ray Blanton
and
Honorable B.R. Allison
Commissioner of Conservation
State of Tennessee
This rustic state park consisting of approximately 6,000 acres was built jointly by the U.S. Corps of Engineers . . . — — Map (db m268339) HM
At this crossing on April 24, 1949; Tennessee Central Freight No. 81 struck a heavily loaded pickup truck killing ten members of the Bennett Family. The truck was pushed 100 yards west down the tracks. This became Smith County's worst tragedy in . . . — — Map (db m145758) HM
Crossing Cumberland River near Rome, Morgan's Cavalry Division bivouacked about 3 miles SW of here. Near here, about sundown, Lt. Col. W.W. Ward, with a detail from the 9th Tennessee Cavalry, captured a Federal wagon train with mail, property and . . . — — Map (db m149878) HM
