From the fall of Fort Donelson to the war’s end, Clifton experienced significant military activity. It was an important port on the Tennessee River and a primary ferry-crossing between Middle and West Tennessee.
During his famous West Tennessee . . . — — Map (db m83157) HM
Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest led his cavalry brigade on a raid through west Tennessee, Dec. 15, 1862- Jan 3, 1863, destroying railroads and severing Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s supply line between Columbus, Kentucky, and Vicksburg, Mississippi. . . . — — Map (db m182831) HM
Here the command of Bedford Forrest twice crossed the river on the first West Tennessee Raid Dec. 1862 - Jan. 1863
Sons of Confederate Veterans — — Map (db m182830) HM
The residents of Wayne County supported the Union almost unanimously until the fighting began. After the Confederate bombardment of Fort Sumter in April 1861, the majority in the northern portion of the county shifted their allegiance to the . . . — — Map (db m83160) HM
In frontier language, a stand was an inn or a trading post—sometimes both—usually located on a well traveled route. Such a place was established on the Old Natchez Trace, near here, in 1849 by John McGlamery. Although the stand did not . . . — — Map (db m84673) HM
In this locality was a tavern and blacksmith shop which served travelers on the Natchez Trace from early 19th century days. Its early proprietor who came here in 1818, is buried in the cemetery to the northeast along with members of his family. — — Map (db m83159) HM
This early interstate road building venture produced a snake-infested, mosquito-beset, robber-haunted, Indian-traveled forest path. Lamented by the pious, cussed by the impious, it tried everyone’s strength and patience.
When the trail became . . . — — Map (db m84674) HM
This park is dedicated to all Wayne county veterans, living or deceased, who have honorably served their country that freedom may ring. — — Map (db m155907) WM
In 1663, King Charles II of England granted the
colony of Carolina all the land between 31 and 36 degrees
north latitude from the Atlantic Ocean "west
in a direct line as far as the South Seas."
The separation of North and South Carolina . . . — — Map (db m69634) HM WM
Along this road Cheatham's Corps moved northward via Waynesboro and Mt. Pleasant toward Columbia, in Hood's attempt to intercept and destroy Schofield's force (IV & XXIII Corps) before it could unite at Nashville with Federal forces under Maj. Gen. . . . — — Map (db m80315) HM
Wayne County’s residents were divided in sentiment when the Civil War began. Although they had voted more than two to one to remain in the Union, many people who lived in the northern portion, including the county seat of Waynesboro, had strong . . . — — Map (db m83161) HM
A mile to the south, the Old Natchez Trace crossed a depression in the flat, dogwood-covered ridge. After heavy rains it became almost impassable for wagons. Its name “Dogwood Mudhole” recalls the ordeals of frontier travel. It shows too . . . — — Map (db m84670) HM
At Clifton, 8 miles N., Forrest crossed the river with 1800 cavalry men and 4 guns, on a 200-mile raid into Tennessee. Recrossing there Jan. 1, 1863, he had torn up 3 trunk railroads, taken more Federal prisoners than he had soldiers, taken or . . . — — Map (db m146822) HM
About 1 mile southeast, a water-powered forge was built in 1846 on the banks of Forty-Eight Mile
creek. It was owned by the Pointer Brothers, of Waynesboro, and its superintendent was Col. George W.
Boyd, who had come here from Virginia in 1808. . . . — — Map (db m147152) HM
In November 1863, military governor Andrew Johnson ordered Union Maj. John Murphy, 5th Tennessee Cavalry, to take charges of two companies of Union Guards in Nashville. These 200 newly mustered men were from Wayne County and vicinity and were not . . . — — Map (db m53557) HM
Singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Mark Collie scored 16 country hits in the 1990s. He brought a rowdy, rockabilly edge to country music. His compositions have been recorded by Tim McGraw, Billy Ray Cyrus, George Jones, Garth Brooks, and . . . — — Map (db m179082) HM
Crossing the highway here, this famous road followed ancient Indian trails used by the travelers between Natchez and Nashville. It was built in 1801 by Army Engineers. Officially "The Columbian Road", it was for many years the only highway linking . . . — — Map (db m80314) HM
This Monument erected in honor of the gallant Confederate Soldiers of Wayne County who fought, died and suffered in the War for Southern Independence. 1861-1865
Confederate Units Formed in Wayne County
2nd (Biffle’s) Tenn. Cavalry BTN. . . . — — Map (db m53554) HM
This small branch receives its name from the clean and fresh, or “sweet”, flavor of its water. Thousands of years of erosion and flooding have gradually built up the fertile bottom lands that you see under cultivation near here. . . . — — Map (db m84672) HM
Wayne County
Created 1817 from Hickman County
Named in honor of
“Mad” Anthony Wayne
1745-1796
American Statesman and Major
General in the Revolutionary War.
This stone is in his honor, and
for the . . . — — Map (db m53552) HM
In honor of those
who served
and
dedicated to those
who made the
supreme sacrifice
World War II
Adams, Homer F. • Alley, Oliver E., Jr. • Boyd, Alvin W. • Boyd, Willard • Bunch, Robert L. • Carter, Harvel C. • Collins, Marvin B. • . . . — — Map (db m53551) HM
About 70 yards south, on Furnace Branch of Forty-Eight Creek, a cold-blast charcoal furnace was
built in 1835. Using brown hematite ore from orebanks within 200 yards of the site, it was remodeled several times during its life, attaining a maximum . . . — — Map (db m147151) HM
In honor of those who served in
Operation Enduring Freedom and
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Erected by th Family Readiness
Group of Detachment 1 Battery B
2nd Battalion 115th Field Artillery
Waynesboro, Tennessee
Gary Allen Anderson . . . — — Map (db m53556) WM
