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Tennessee Civil War Trails Historical Markers

 
By Joel Seewald, June 2, 2018
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1 ► Tennessee, Anderson County, Norris — Civil War in Anderson County — "Skulking bushwhackers" —
On Norris Freeway (U.S. 441) 0.1 miles south of Clear Creek Road, on the left when traveling south.
2 ► Tennessee, Anderson County, Oak Ridge — Elijah Wood — A Soldier's Sacred Service —
On Outer Drive at Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Outer Drive.
3 ► Tennessee, Anderson County, Oak Ridge — Violent Clashes — "Flying...in the wildest disorder" —
On South Tulane Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
4 ► Tennessee, Bedford County, Shelbyville — Fighting in Shelbyville — Rain, Muddy Roads, and Swollen Rivers — Tullahoma Campaign —
On Public Square East (Tennessee Route 130) at West Depot Street, on the left when traveling north on Public Square East.
5 ► Tennessee, Benton County, Camden — Fighting on the Tennessee River — Cavalry versus Navy
On Birdsong Marina Road 0.5 miles east of Birdsong Road ( Route 191). Reported damaged.
6 ► Tennessee, Benton County, Eva — Bombarding Johnsonville — Forrest’s Clever Attack —
Near Eva Beach Drive 0.2 miles east of Lucas Road, on the right when traveling east.
7 ► Tennessee, Benton County, Holladay — Fort Johnson — Controlling the Tennessee River —
Near Interstate 40 at milepost 130, on the right when traveling east.
8 ► Tennessee, Benton County, Holladay — Parker's Crossroads — “Charge ‘em both ways” — Forrest's First West Tennessee Raid —
On Interstate 40W at milepost 131, 1.9 miles west of Birdsong Road ( Route 191), on the right when traveling west.
9 ► Tennessee, Bledsoe County, Pikeville — Pikeville During the Civil War — History Around You —
On Main Street (Tennessee Route 28) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
10 ► Tennessee, Blount County, Friendsville — The Underground Railroad — Friendsville Quakers and Cudjo's Cave —
On West Hill Avenue at Church Street, on the right when traveling east on West Hill Avenue.
11 ► Tennessee, Blount County, Maryville — Maryville During the Civil War — "A shameful...fire" —
Near McCammon Avenue at McGhee Street, on the left when traveling east.
12 ► Tennessee, Bradley County, Charleston — Charleston on the Hiwassee — A Strategic Crossing —
On Worth Street Northeast at Market Street Northeast, on the left when traveling east on Worth Street Northeast.
13 ► Tennessee, Bradley County, Charleston — The Henegar House — "A bird can't live here!" —
On Market Street Northeast north of Cass Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
14 ► Tennessee, Bradley County, Cleveland — Cleveland During the Civil War — Struggle for Control —
On Inman Street East (U.S. 64) at Parker Street Northeast, on the right when traveling east on Inman Street East.
15 ► Tennessee, Bradley County, Cleveland — Fort Hill Cemetery — Defending Cleveland —
Near 12th Street SW west of Goode Street SW, on the right when traveling west.
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16 ► Tennessee, Bradley County, Cleveland — Masonic Female Institute — "Sadly abused" —
On North Ocoee Street (State Highway 74) just north of 6th Street Northeast, on the left when traveling north.
17 ► Tennessee, Bradley County, Cleveland — Union IV Corps at Blue Springs — The Calm Before the Storm —
On Old Blue Springs Road west of Blue Springs Road Southeast, on the left when traveling west.
18 ► Tennessee, Campbell County, Jellico — Civil War in Tennessee — War in the Mountains
Near Interstate 75 north of 5th Street (U.S. 25W), on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
19 ► Tennessee, Campbell County, Jellico — Conflict in Campbell County — War in the Mountains —
On Indian Mountain State Park Circle, on the left when traveling north.
20 ► Tennessee, Campbell County, Jellico — Tennessee Civil War Trails — Create Some History of Your Own —
Near Interstate 75, on the right when traveling south.
21 ► Tennessee, Campbell County, LaFollette — Big Creek Gap — Natural Opening —
On North Tennessee Avenue at North Indiana Avenue (U.S. 25W), on the right when traveling south on North Tennessee Avenue.
22 ► Tennessee, Cannon County, Woodbury — Woodbury in the Civil War — "A Brilliant Little Affair" —
On West Main Street (U.S. 70S) at North Cannon Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
23 ► Tennessee, Carroll County, Clarksburg — Clarksburg — Prelude, Battle of Parker's Crossroads — Forrest's First West Tennessee Raid —
On Lexington Clarksburg Road (Tennessee Route 22) at Route 424 when traveling south on Lexington Clarksburg Road.
24 ► Tennessee, Carroll County, Huntingdon — A Divided Land — The Civil War in Carroll County —
On Court Square at Lexington Street ( Route 22), on the left when traveling east on Court Square.
25 ► Tennessee, Carroll County, Huntingdon — The Hawkins Cousins — Two West Tennessee Unionists —
On East Main Street (Business U.S. 70) at Northwood Drive, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
26 ► Tennessee, Carroll County, McKenzie — Confederate Assembly — Waiting at McKenzie's Station —
On North Main Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
27 ► Tennessee, Carroll County, McKenzie — Harris-Collier-Holland Farm — One Family's Story —
On North Carroll Street 0.3 miles north of East Smith Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
28 ► Tennessee, Carroll County, McKenzie — McKenzie's Station — A Strategic Junction — Forrest's First West Tennessee Raid —
On North Main Street at Cedar Street ( Route 124), on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
29 ► Tennessee, Carter County, Elizabethton — Samuel P. Carter — Admiral and General
On North Main Street at East Elk Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Reported permanently removed.
30 ► Tennessee, Carter County, Roan Mountain — Carter County In The Civil War — The Navy Man Joins the Cavalry —
Near Roan Road (Tennessee Route 143) 1 mile north of Cove Creek Road, on the left when traveling north.
31 ► Tennessee, Cheatham County, Kingston Springs — Connection To Johnsonville — U.S. Military Railroad —
On North Main Street north of West Kingston Springs Road, on the right when traveling north.
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32 ► Tennessee, Chester County, Henderson — Chickasaw State Park — The Civil War in West Tennessee —
On Cabin Lane 0.2 miles south of Lake Levee Road, on the left when traveling east.
33 ► Tennessee, Chester County, Henderson — Fighting For Control — Mobile & Ohio Railroad —
On East Main Street (Tennessee Route 365) at North Cason Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
34 ► Tennessee, Chester County, Henderson — Henderson at War — Under Occupation —
On Front Street south of West Main Street ( Route 365), on the right when traveling south.
35 ► Tennessee, Claiborne County, Harrogate — Lincoln and Cumberland Gap — Passage to the West —
On Mars-Debusk Parkway, on the right when traveling west.
36 ► Tennessee, Clay County, Celina — Celina During the Civil War — Hamilton's Tennessee Cavalry Battalion —
On Main Street at East Lake Avenue ( Route 52), on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
37 ► Tennessee, Clay County, Celina — Donaldson Cemetery — A Cavalryman’s Resting Place —
On Brown Street (Tennessee Route 52) 0.1 miles west of Route 53.
38 ► Tennessee, Cocke County, Parrottsville — Johnson's Parrottsville Slaves — Origin of Tennessee Emancipation Day —
On Tennessee Route 340 at Old Hwy 321, on the right when traveling north on Tennessee Route 340.
39 ► Tennessee, Cocke County, Parrottsville — The Hanging of Peter Reece — Swift Retribution —
On Old Parottsville Highway (Tennessee Route 340) at Parrotts Circle, on the right when traveling east on Old Parottsville Highway.
40 ► Tennessee, Coffee County, Manchester — War Comes to Manchester — Duck 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.
41 ► Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — Fortress Tullahoma — Strategic Rail Center — Tullahoma Campaign —
On NE Atlantic Street at East Grundy Street, on the right when traveling south on NE Atlantic Street.
42 ► Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — Justice John Catron — Summer Home —
Near North Franklin Street south of West Lincoln Street, on the left when traveling south.
43 ► Tennessee, Coffee County, Tullahoma — Maplewood Confederate Cemetery — Hallowed Ground —
Near Maplewood Avenue 0.3 miles south of West Coffee Street, on the right when traveling south.
44 ► Tennessee, Crockett County, Alamo — Cageville in the Civil War — Divided Loyalties —
On North Bells Street (Tennessee Route 88) at West Main Street, on the right when traveling north on North Bells Street.
45 ► Tennessee, Cumberland County, Crab Orchard — Champ Ferguson — Confederate Partisan of the Cumberlands
Near Interstate 40 2.8 miles Exit 329 (Interstate 40), on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
46 ► Tennessee, Cumberland County, Crossville — "Tinker Dave" Beaty — Union Partisan of the Cumberlands
Near Interstate 40 at milepost 324, 2.6 miles east of Peavine Road ( Route 101) when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
47 ► Tennessee, Cumberland County, Crossville — Cumberland County at War — Divided by Conflict —
On South Main Street (U.S. 127) north of West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south.
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48 ► Tennessee, Cumberland County, Crossville — Cumberland County Families — Divided by War —
Near Office Drive at Pigeon Ridge Road ( Route 419).
49 ► Tennessee, Cumberland County, Pleasant Hill — Affair at Cumberland Mountain — A Brief Fight —
On East Main Street at Mayland Road, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
50 ► Tennessee, Davidson County, Hermitage — Confederate Soldiers' Home — Caring for the Veterans —
Near Rachels Lane east of Lebanon Pike (U.S. 70), on the right when traveling east.
51 ► Tennessee, Davidson County, Hermitage — Confederate Soldiers' Home — Building a Veterans' Home —
Near Rachels Lane east of Lebanon Pike (U.S. 70), on the right when traveling east.
52 ► Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville — Belle Meade Plantation — The Battle of Nashville — Hood's Campaign —
Near Harding Pike (U.S. 70S) 0.2 miles north of Leake Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
53 ► Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville — Belle Meade Plantation — Change of Ownership —
Near Harding Pike (U.S. 70S) 0.2 miles north of Leake Avenue when traveling north.
54 ► Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville — War on the Home Front — Belle Meade and Union Occupation —
Near Harding Pike (U.S. 70S) 0.2 miles north of Leake Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
55 ► Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Crieve Hall — Travellers Rest — "The proudest moment of my life" — Hood's Campaign
Near Farrell Parkway 0.5 miles east of Franklin Pike (U.S. 31), on the left when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
56 ► Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Crieve Hall — Travellers Rest — Hood's Campaign —
Near Farrell Parkway west of Regent Drive.
57 ► Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Hermitage — Clover Bottom Farm — John McCline's Story —
Near Lebanon Pike at Rivercrest Pass.
58 ► Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Baseball in Civil War Nashville — Pastime of War —
Near 7th Avenue North north of Harrison Street, on the left when traveling south.
59 ► Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Two Governors, Two Governments — The Capitol in the Civil War —
On 6th Avenue North, on the left when traveling east.
60 ► Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, South Nashville — Fort Negley — Guarding the Southern Approaches —
On Fort Negley Boulevard north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
61 ► Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, South Nashville — Fort Negley — Defending the Capital — Hood's Campaign
On Fort Negley Boulevard north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
62 ► Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, South Nashville — Into a Trap — A brave, and futile, attack —
On Foster Avenue north of Caden Drive, on the right when traveling north.
63 ► Tennessee, Decatur County, Parsons — Divided Loyalties — Decatur County during the Civil War —
Near South Tennessee Avenue (U.S. 641) at West 8th Street, on the right when traveling north.
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64 ► Tennessee, Dekalb County, Alexandria — Morgan in Alexandria — Preparing for a Raid —
On West Main Street west of High Street ( Route 53), on the left when traveling west.
65 ► Tennessee, Dekalb County, Smithville — DeKalb County in the Civil War — A Country and a County Divided —
On South Public Square near East Public Square, on the left when traveling east.
66 ► Tennessee, Dickson County, Charlotte — Civil War In Charlotte — "Marauding gangs of Freebooters" —
On Court Square east of Clark Street, on the left when traveling east.
67 ► Tennessee, Dickson County, Charlotte — Fighting for Freedom — Promise Land Civil War Heroes —
On Promise Land Road north of Reddon Crossing Road, on the left when traveling north.
68 ► Tennessee, Dickson County, Charlotte — Harpeth Shoals — Hazardous Navigation —
On Dozier Boat Dock Road 1.1 miles north of Ashland City Highway ( Route 49), on the right when traveling north.
69 ► Tennessee, Dickson County, Dickson — Camp Gillem — Gillem Station —
On Ferbee Road east of Garners Creek Road, on the right when traveling east.
70 ► Tennessee, Dickson County, Dickson — Civil War on Yellow Creek — A Guerrilla Sanctuary —
On Yellow Creek Road (Tennessee Route 46) south of Old Number 1 Road, on the right when traveling south.
71 ► Tennessee, Dickson County, Dickson — Irish Shanty — Only Boiling Eggs —
On Ferbee Road east of Garners Creek Road, on the right when traveling east.
72 ► Tennessee, Dickson County, Dickson — Mile Post 42 — The U.S. Military Railroad
On Frank Clement Place west of Center Avenue ( Route 48), on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
73 ► Tennessee, Dickson County, White Bluff — McNairy’s Attack — Raiding the Supply Trains —
On Bakers Work road at Route 47, on the right when traveling north on Bakers Work road.
74 ► Tennessee, Dickson County, White Bluffs — The Civil War in White Bluffs — Building the Railroad —
On Broadway Street (U.S. 70) at Graham Street, on the left when traveling west on Broadway Street.
75 ► Tennessee, Dyer County, Dyersburg — Dyer County in the War — A Scoured Countryside —
On West Court Street at South Main Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Court Street.
76 ► Tennessee, Fayette County, LaGrange — LaGrange — Union Supply Base —
On Main Street south of Third Street ( Highway 57), on the left when traveling south.
77 ► Tennessee, Fayette County, Moscow — Battle of Moscow — "The river seemed like running blood" —
On State Highway 57 east of Somerville Street, on the left when traveling east.
78 ► Tennessee, Franklin County, Cowan — Passing Through Cowan — Cumberland Mountain Tunnel — Tullahoma Campaign —
On Front Street South at Cumberland Street West (U.S. 41A), on the left when traveling south on Front Street South.
79 ► Tennessee, Franklin County, Winchester — The Tullahoma Campaign — Prelude to Chattanooga
On Tims Ford Drive 0.6 miles south of Mansford Road ( Route 476), on the right when traveling south. Reported damaged.
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80 ► Tennessee, Franklin County, Winchester — Winchester's Civil War Sites — County Seceded before the State —
On 1st Avenue NW at South High Street, on the left when traveling west on 1st Avenue NW.
81 ► Tennessee, Gibson County, Humboldt — Fighting For Humboldt — Raid on the Depot — Forrest's First West Tennessee Raid —
Near Osborne Street east of East End Drive (U.S. 79), on the left when traveling east.
82 ► Tennessee, Gibson County, Trenton — Female Collegiate Institute — Freed House —
On East Eaton Street (Tennessee Route 104) west of South Lexington Street, on the right when traveling east.
83 ► Tennessee, Gibson County, Trenton — Fighting for Trenton — Raid on the Depot — Forrest's First West Tennessee Raid —
On West 1st Street at Medlock Street, on the left when traveling west on West 1st Street.
84 ► Tennessee, Gibson County, Trenton — Fighting for Trenton — Rifling the Courthouse — Forrest’s First West Tennessee Raid —
On Eaton Street (Tennessee Route 104, 77) at College Street (U.S. 45), on the left when traveling east on Eaton Street.
85 ► Tennessee, Gibson County, Trenton — Fighting for Trenton — Forrest's Artillery Position — Forrest's First West Tennessee Raid —
On Cemetery Road 0.1 miles west of South Brownsville Street, on the right when traveling west.
86 ► Tennessee, Giles County, Ardmore — Civil War in Tennessee — Hood Campaign of 1864 —
Near Interstate 65 at milepost 2.8, on the right when traveling north.
87 ► Tennessee, Giles County, Cornersville — Lairdland Farm House — War and Romance —
Near Blackburn Hollow Road 0.2 miles south of Clock Creek Road, on the left when traveling south.
88 ► Tennessee, Giles County, Elkton — Elkton Bridge — A Strategic Crossing —
On Elkton Pike (U.S. 31) at Dixon Town Road, on the right when traveling north on Elkton Pike.
89 ► Tennessee, Giles County, Minor HIll — Sam Davis Capture Site — Minor Hill —
On Sam Davis Circle at Monument Drive, on the right when traveling south on Sam Davis Circle.
90 ► Tennessee, Giles County, Pulaski — Fort Lilly — Guarding Vital Roads and Railways —
On North First Street (U.S. 31) at Spear Street, on the left when traveling north on North First Street.
91 ► Tennessee, Grainger County, Bean Station — Battle of Bean's Station — Opportunity Lost —
On U.S. 11W at Bean Station Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 11W.
92 ► Tennessee, Grainger County, Blaine — Blaine's Crossroads — Little to Gain; Much to Lose —
On Indian Ridge Road at Old Rutledge Pike, on the left when traveling north on Indian Ridge Road.
93 ► Tennessee, Grainger County, Blaine — Janeway Cabin — When the Veterans Came Home —
On Indian Ridge Road at Old Rutledge Pike, on the left when traveling north on Indian Ridge Road.
94 ► Tennessee, Greene County, Bailyton — Tennessee Civil War Trails — Create Some History of Your Own —
On Interstate 81 2 miles north of Van Hill Road ( Route 172), on the right when traveling north.
95 ► Tennessee, Greene County, Greeneville — Bridge Burners — Hangings at the Depot —
On W Depot Street at Loretta Street, on the left when traveling west on W Depot Street.
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96 ► Tennessee, Greene County, Greeneville — Death of Gen. John Hunt Morgan — "... bring Morgan out dead or alive." —
On West Church Street, on the right when traveling east.
97 ► Tennessee, Greene County, Greeneville — The Dickson - Williams Mansion — A House Divided —
On West Church Street.
98 ► Tennessee, Greene County, Greeneville — Tusculum College — President Andrew Johnson Museum & Library —
Near Gilland Street 0.1 miles south of Erwin Highway ( Route 107), on the left when traveling south.
99 ► Tennessee, Greene County, Greeneville — Winter Headquarters — Longstreet in Greeneville —
On North College Street north of East Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
100 ► Tennessee, Greene County, Limestone — Unionist Stronghold — The Civil War in Greene County —
Near Davy Crockett Park Road.

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