Historical Markers and War Memorials in Franklin County, Tennessee
Adjacent to Franklin County, Tennessee
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On U.S. 64 0.2 miles west of Walnut Grove Road, on the right when traveling west.
The homestead which David Crockett occupied and named in 1812 is now marked by a well standing in a field 3-1/2 miles south and to the east of this road. From here he went to the Creek War; his first wife died here. In 1816 he married Elizabeth . . . — — Map (db m26872) HM
Lived here. He came to Franklin Co. in 1872 from Ohio. In 1892, with the aid of J. B. Killebrew, agricultural agent of the N. C. & St. L. RR. and former State Commissioner of Agriculture, he imported from France the first crimson clover seed, . . . — — Map (db m26828) HM
On U.S. 64 just from Maxwell Road, on the right when traveling west.
David Crockett, his first wife and their children settled on a homestead a few miles east about 1813. She died in 1815, following her husband's return from the Creek War. She is buried in an old cemetery overlooking Bean's Creek, about five miles . . . — — Map (db m26172) HM
On Cumberland Street West (U.S. 41A) at Front Street South, on the right when traveling south on Cumberland Street West.
Built in 1904, the Cowan Railroad Depot handled travelers bound for Nashville and Chattanooga, as well as Sewanee and the Cumberland Plateau, until it closed in 1971. In 1976 the depot was moved from Tennessee Avenue to its present location, now . . . — — Map (db m58253) HM
On Cumberland Street West (U.S. 41A) at Tennessee Avenue South, on the right when traveling north on Cumberland Street West.
Named in honor of Major John Cowan, early pioneer settler.
Major William Russell first settled here in 1800, his home serving as the first Court House 1807-1814.
1848-1854: N &C Railroad constructed the world's longest tunnel and steepest grade . . . — — Map (db m153777) HM
On Front Street South at Cumberland Street West (U.S. 41A), on the left when traveling south on Front Street South.
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After the Battle of Stones River ended on January 2, 1853, 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 m75267) HM
On Front Street South at Cumberland Street West (U.S. 41A), on the left when traveling south on Front Street South.
On 4 July 1863 Union Major General Philip Sheridan’s 3rd Division (McCook’s XX Corps) was stationed here in Cowan. This was the deepest advance of Union infantry in the Tullahoma Campaign. He and his men had crossed the Elk River just above Rock . . . — — Map (db m75264) HM
On Front Street South at Cumberland Street West (U.S. 41A), on the left when traveling south on Front Street South.
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 m81535) HM
On South Main Street (Tennessee Route 41-a), on the right when traveling north.
Here was one of the earlier training camps of the Confederacy. Units training here included the 1st Tenn. Infantry (Maney) and 17th Tenn. Infantry (Newman). The area, covering the former mill settlement of Allisonia, was heavily fortified to protect . . . — — Map (db m81537) HM
On Banks Street (State Highway 97) at Alabama Street (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling east on Banks Street.
Hunter's Grocery's new brick building was constructed in 1918, by J.H. Hunter, after his old wood frame store and a large part of the town of Huntland was destroyed by fire on Aug, 9, 1917. The store provided grocery items not only for Huntland . . . — — Map (db m152117) HM
On Main Street (Tennessee Route 97) just south of Commerce Street, on the right when traveling south.
American Heroes
The Town of Huntland proudly
dedicates this memorial to the
brave men and women of our military
who unselfishly took the oath
to protect at all cost
our country, our Constitution,
and our freedom.
Dedicated . . . — — Map (db m152119) WM
On Route 64 at Old Salem Lexie Rd, on the right when traveling west on Route 64.
1.2 miles north. In 1810, this was a leading cotton-producing region. The brick building, built around 1825, housed a thread mill, which utilized the water power of Bean's Creek. It operated sporadically until about 1890. — — Map (db m144100) HM
On U.S. 64 at Old Salem Lexie Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 64.
The first permanent settler in what later became Franklin Co., he established a forge and gunsmith shop in a cave on Caney Hollow Branch, about three miles north, shortly after 1800. A gunsmith of great ability, his 45-inch long rifles became famous . . . — — Map (db m31561) HM
On Tennessee Route 64, on the right when traveling east.
Here, and extending 2 miles S.W., occurred the last battle of the Middle Tennessee Campaign. Protecting Bragg's withdrawal, Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler, with Texas Rangers and the 4th Tenn. Cav., repulsed an attack by the 5th & 6th Ky. Cav., under Col. . . . — — Map (db m24192) HM
On University Avenue 0.1 miles north of Reed's Lane, on the right when traveling south.
Nine years after Brown v. Board of Education, eight local families initiated a lawsuit to compel Franklin County to desegregate the public school system. The plaintiffs included the Bates, Cameron, Camp, Goodstein, Hill, Sisk, Staten, and . . . — — Map (db m153772) HM
On University Ave., on the right when traveling west.
He was a career United States Army officer and educator. He served as a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War, notable for his command of the Trans-Mississippi Department of the Confederacy after the fall of Vicksburg. . . . — — Map (db m25437) HM
On University Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Here, before the War Between the States, stood the frame residence of Bishop Leonidas Polk of Louisiana, a principal founder of the University of the South. Here were built in 1866 the first two log cabins of postwar Sewanee by Bishop Charles T. . . . — — Map (db m25430) HM
On Tennessee Avenue just west of University Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
At this site stands Saints Rest, among the three oldest remaining houses in Sewanee. Erected in 1870 by Charlotte Bull Barnwell Elliott, widow of a founding Episcopal bishop from Georgia, Stephen Elliott, it was part of the postwar revival of the . . . — — Map (db m153775) HM
On University Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Founded Jan. 6, 1858, under charter granting perpetual direction by the Episcopal Church in Ala., Ark., Ga., La., Miss., N. Car., S. Car., Tenn., and Texas. Nearby, Leonidas Polk, Bishop of La., later Lt. Gen., C.S.A., laid the cornerstone for the . . . — — Map (db m62036) HM
On Highway 156 at Pinetree Rd. (County Highway 156), on the right when traveling north on Highway 156.
Allan Gipson, a pioneer settler of Franklin County (1814), was a merchant, planter, and original benefactor to the University of the South. He dedicated a large tract to the Sewanee Domain. Gipson served as a private in the Tennessee Mounted . . . — — Map (db m116015) HM
On Old Tullahoma Road (State Highway 130) at Turkey Creek Drive, on the right when traveling south on Old Tullahoma Road. Reported missing.
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 m145586) HM
Between the 1850s and 1911, a livery stable and stone works occupied the north end of this site. With the John Custer Family home on the south corner, the present building was constructed for the US Post Office and various government offices. After . . . — — Map (db m75915) HM
On U.S. 64 at Kasserman Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 64.
Capt. Samuel Handly fought in the Indian Wars of the 1770's and in the Battle of King's Mountain in 1780. Indians captured him in a battle at Crab Orchard and released him after negotiations with Gov. William Blount. Handly was a member of Tennessee . . . — — Map (db m26168) HM
On North Jefferson Street just north of 5th Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
The first school hereabouts for male education was established on the NE corner of this property in 1809; named for Samuel Carrick, founder of Blount College, later the University of Tennessee. Its first principal was Robert Witter. The first . . . — — Map (db m153779) HM
On 1st Avenue SE (Business U.S. 64) at South Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling east on 1st Avenue SE.
In memory of COLONEL JAMES LEWIS Born April 6, 1756 Albemarle County Virginia Died February 21, 1849 Franklin County Tennessee Served with distinction in the Revolutionary War. Participated in the Battles of White Plains, Trenton, . . . — — Map (db m31647) HM
On Belvidere-Kasserman Swich Road, on the left when traveling west.
Located 1/4 mile North on Owl Hollow Rd. in 1873, the church was founded by Swiss-German settlers as the German Reformed Church and was the first such church in Tennessee. The church became the center of Swiss culture in this area which was noted . . . — — Map (db m26169) HM
On Cowan Hwy (U.S. 64), on the right when traveling east.
1 ½ mi. S.E. on the Boiling Fork of Elk. Oldest church in Franklin County. Founded 1808 by the Alexander, Cowan, Keith, McCord, Weir, and other pioneer Scots-Irish Presbyterian families. First Presbyterian congregation in Tennessee to transfer . . . — — Map (db m25641) HM
On South Jefferson Street at Dinah Shore Boulevard (Tennessee Highway 16), on the left when traveling south on South Jefferson Street.
World War I
Robert H. Ashley ∙ Albert A. Banholzer ∙ William J. Blansett ∙ Harry R. Bohanan ∙ Paul A. Bunn ∙ Ernest J. Campbell ∙ Henry C. Cates ∙ William O. Clark ∙ George W. Decker ∙ Frank . . . — — Map (db m81549) WM
On South Jefferson Street near Dinah Shore Boulevard (Tennessee Highway 16), on the left when traveling south.
Soldier of the American Revolution Speaker of the First Tennessee Legislature Brigadier General, War of 1812The town of Winchester was created as the seat of justice for Franklin County, November 22, 1809, by Act of the Tennessee Legislature Marker . . . — — Map (db m31650) HM
On South College Street, on the right when traveling west.
This college, devoted exclusively to the higher education of women, first opened its doors Jan. 1, 1851. It was named for one of its principal benefactors. It suspended from 1861 to 1865, the buildings being used by Federal troops. Reopening in . . . — — Map (db m25427) HM
On South College Street (U.S. 41) near 3rd Avenue SE.
In Memoriam MARY SHARP COLLEGE 1851-1896 Pres. Z.C. Graves A.M. L.L.D. MOTTO; LEARN TO THINK First womens' college in America to require Greek and Latin for Bachelors Degree John Eaton M.S. Commissioner of Education . . . — — Map (db m31651) HM
On Cowan Highway (U.S. 41), on the right when traveling west.
1/8 mi. N.W. are ruins of the antebellum home of Peter Turney (1827-1903). Organizer and commander of the 1st Tennessee Infantry CSA until wounded; member of State Supreme Court, 1878-86; chief justice, 1886-93; governor; 1893-97. The house was . . . — — Map (db m25428) HM
On Tennessee Street (Tennessee Route 16), on the left when traveling west.
In this locality, on Feb. 24, 1861, occurred the mass meeting as result of which Franklin County seceded from the State of Tennessee, at the same time petitioning the then Confederate State of Alabama to annex it. The secession of Tennessee June 24, . . . — — Map (db m24666) HM
4½ mi. S.E., near Liberty, Francis Joseph Campbell lived as a boy. Blinded in 1836, when 4 years old, he was educated in the first class of the State School for the Blind, later in Boston and Europe. Settling in England, his success in . . . — — Map (db m26177) HM
On Bluff Street at Dinah Shore Boulevard (Tennessee Route 50), on the right when traveling north on Bluff 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 m75257) HM
On Bluff Street at Dinah Shore Boulevard (Tennessee Route 50), on the right when traveling north on Bluff Street.
From June 24th to June 27th, the Union Army of the Cumberland had moved flawlessly to maneuver the Confederate Army of Tennessee out of its position south of the Highland Rim. As Rosecrans would later say, only heavy rains had prevented a complete . . . — — Map (db m81551) HM
On 1st Avenue NW at South High Street, on the left when traveling west on 1st Avenue NW.
When Tennessee failed to secede from the Union on February 9, 1861, Franklin County residents met here at the courthouse. They listened to attorney Peter Turney’s forceful speech offering resolutions in favor of secession and reportedly adopted them . . . — — Map (db m75226) HM
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