Historical Markers and War Memorials in Carthage, Tennessee
Carthage is the county seat for Smith County
Carthage is in Smith County
Smith County(18) ► ADJACENT TO SMITH COUNTY DeKalb County(16) ► Jackson County(17) ► Macon County(51) ► Putnam County(39) ► Trousdale County(10) ► Wilson County(76) ►
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On Main Street north of 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
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
On Main Street at 2nd Avenue West, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
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
On Main Street north of 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
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
On Main Street North at 1st Avenue West, on the right when traveling south on Main Street North.
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
On Main Street North at 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street North.
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
On Main Street North at East Ward Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street North.
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
On Lebanon Highway (U.S. 70) west of Whitefield Lane, on the right when traveling west.
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 m68354) HM
On Main Street at 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
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
On Main Street North just north of 2nd Avenue West, on the left when traveling north.
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
On Main Street North at East Ward Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street North.
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
On Upper Ferry Road west of Bypass Tennessee Route 25, on the right when traveling west.
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
