Historical Markers and War Memorials in Smithville, Tennessee
Smithville is the county seat for DeKalb County
Smithville is in DeKalb County
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On Tennessee Route 26 at Tennessee Route 83, on the right when traveling east on State Route 26.
The Beckwith Inn was located just south of here on the Old Turnpike. Originally built by James Cannady in 1816, it was one of the best-known landmarks in DeKalb County. James B. and Rachel Roulstone Beckwith operated the inn from 1843 until the late . . . — — Map (db m84976) HM
On Short Mountain Road (Tennessee Route 146) at Half Acre Road, on the right when traveling east on Short Mountain Road.
Hiram T. "Pomp” Kersey was a celebrated leader of Confederate irregulars that protected
Confederate families in the Short Mountain area. Before leading the partisans, he served
in Co. A, 16th Tenn. Vol. Inf., C.S.A. On 24 July 1864, in . . . — — Map (db m150453) HM
On South Public Square at East Market Street, on the left when traveling east on South Public Square.
Darrin Vincent, with Jamie Dailey, leads one of the most popular bands in contemporary American music, embracing bluegrass, country and gospel. Steeped in tradition, they bring versatility, comedy and a broad selection of newly composed songs to . . . — — Map (db m224769) HM
On Public Square at East Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Public Square.
Established 1837; named in honor of Baron Johann De Kalb, the Bavarian officer who accompanied Lafayette to America in 1777. Appointed a Major General in the Continental Army, he was killed at the Battle of Camden in 1780 while commanding Delaware . . . — — Map (db m129993) HM WM
On South Public Square at South 3rd Street, on the left when traveling east on South Public Square.
(south face)
Atlanta • Chickamauga • Murfreesboro
This monument is dedicated to the memory of all DeKalb Countians who served the Confederacy. They sacrificed much for the cause of an independent South. Their courage and patriotism . . . — — Map (db m75792) WM
On South Public Square near East Public Square, on the left when traveling east.
DeKalb County differed from surrounding counties. A sizeable minority of its citizens opposed secession and voted against it in the June 8, 1861 referendum. Their champion was a slave owner, Congressman William B. Stokes. The majority followed . . . — — Map (db m81483) HM
On Tennessee Route 26 at Evins Mill Road, on the right when traveling east on State Route 26.
1/2 Mi. south on Fall Creek stood a watermill built in 1837 by Daniel Smith, an early Tennessee pioneer. The original mill was destroyed by flood in 1905, and a new one 1000 ft. distant was built by J.E. Evins near Carmack Falls, where the river . . . — — Map (db m84322) HM
May the sun of righteousness shining on the American Flag glorify the sacrifice and hold in grateful remembrance the Thousands of our sons and daughters who suffered for our freedom. — — Map (db m75791) WM