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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Smyrna, Tennessee

 
Clickable Map of Rutherford County, Tennessee and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Rutherford County, TN (227) Bedford County, TN (35) Cannon County, TN (11) Coffee County, TN (67) Davidson County, TN (1451) Marshall County, TN (32) Williamson County, TN (416) Wilson County, TN (76)  RutherfordCounty(227) Rutherford County (227)  BedfordCounty(35) Bedford County (35)  CannonCounty(11) Cannon County (11)  CoffeeCounty(67) Coffee County (67)  DavidsonCounty(1451) Davidson County (1451)  MarshallCounty(32) Marshall County (32)  WilliamsonCounty(416) Williamson County (416)  WilsonCounty(76) Wilson County (76)
Murfreesboro is the county seat for Rutherford County
Smyrna is in Rutherford County
      Rutherford County (227)  
ADJACENT TO RUTHERFORD COUNTY
      Bedford County (35)  
      Cannon County (11)  
      Coffee County (67)  
      Davidson County (1451)  
      Marshall County (32)  
      Williamson County (416)  
      Wilson County (76)  
 
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1 Tennessee, Rutherford County, Smyrna — Captain Jeff Kuss, USMC
On Sam Ridley Parkway (Tennessee Route 266) east of Nolan Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Born in Durango, Colorado in 1983 to parents Michael and Janet Kuss, Jeff Kuss was the older of two boys; alongside brother, Eric Kuss. Kuss dreamed of being a pilot as a child. Beginning flying lessons before he could drive, Kuss obtained his . . . Map (db m171194) HM WM
2 Tennessee, Rutherford County, Smyrna — Dewitt Smith Jobe
On South Lowry Street (U.S. 41), on the left when traveling south.
Compatriot of Sam Davis and cousin of Gen. Thomas Benton Smith, he was a member of Co. D, 20th Tenn. Regt., CSA, and later was transferred to Coleman's Scouts. On August 30, 1864, he was captured by a Federal patrol near Nolensville and tortured to . . . Map (db m28434) HM
3 Tennessee, Rutherford County, Smyrna — Dewitt Smith JobeConfederate Scout
On Front Street at Wright Street, on the right when traveling north on Front Street.
Rutherford County native DeWitt Smith Jobe was a member of Capt. Henry B. Shaw’s Coleman’s Scouts, a Confederate cavalry unit and spy network that served the Army of Tennessee. The men operated behind Union lines, remaining out of sight in the . . . Map (db m69079) HM
4 Tennessee, Rutherford County, Smyrna — 3A 61 — Old Jefferson
On Nissan Parkway (U.S. 102) at Jeferson Pike (Tennessee Highway 266), on the right when traveling north on Nissan Parkway.
William Nash opened the first store here in 1803; first county courthouse was here in 1804, following first meeting of court at Thomas Rucker's house. It was a stopping place on the Georgia Road, & an important river port & trading post. In 1811, . . . Map (db m82590) HM
5 Tennessee, Rutherford County, Smyrna — OutbuildingsSam Davis Home
Near Sam Davis Road, 0.3 miles west of Brookhaven Trail, on the right when traveling west.
Smokehouse Historically, farms in the 19th century included a small building called the smokehouse where meats could be smoked and stored. It was generally separated from other buildings to keep smoke away from the main house and lower . . . Map (db m69121) HM
6 Tennessee, Rutherford County, Smyrna — 3A 8 — Sam Davis
On U.S. 41, on the right when traveling south.
In the house 1 mile northeast lived "The Boy Hero of the Confederacy." A trooper in Coleman's Scouts, CSA, he was captured by the Federals with secret papers of great value to the Confederacy. Threatened with death unless he gave the source of his . . . Map (db m82591) HM
7 Tennessee, Rutherford County, Smyrna — Sam Davis Gravesite
On Sam Davis Road, 0.3 miles west of Brookhaven Trail, on the right when traveling west.
In November 1863, while carrying intelligence on Union troop movements, Sam was captured near the Alabama border and jailed in Pulaski, Tennessee. Interrogated by General Grenville Dodge and others, he was told that if information were not . . . Map (db m69102) HM
8 Tennessee, Rutherford County, Smyrna — Sam Davis HomeConfederate Martyr
On Sam Davis Road, 0.3 miles west of Brookhaven Trail, on the right when traveling west.
This is the Sam Davis Home, one of Tennessee’s most significant Confederate memorial properties. Samuel (“Sam”) Davis, born here in 1842, enlisted in the Rutherford Rifles (Co. I, 1st Tennessee Infantry) in 1861 and fought in western . . . Map (db m82592) HM
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9 Tennessee, Rutherford County, Smyrna — Sam Davis Home
Near Sam Davis Road, 0.3 miles west of Brookhaven Trail, on the right when traveling west.
In the mid-19th century, the Greek Revival style dominated Southern architecture. The plain design created clarity, order, and simplicity reflecting a touch of refinement. Upper middle class farmers were able to add Greek Revival details such as . . . Map (db m82593) HM
10 Tennessee, Rutherford County, Smyrna — Slave CabinsSam Davis Home
Near Sam Davis Road, 0.3 miles west of Brookhaven Trail, on the right when traveling west.
In 1850 the Davis census lists ownership of 35 slaves, 14 males and 22 females. By 1860, 52 slaves, 27 males and 25 females, were living in the 14 slave cabins on the Davis property. Most Southern slave dwellings were small, often not bigger . . . Map (db m82595) HM
11 Tennessee, Rutherford County, Smyrna — Smyrna Airport
On Sam Ridley Parkway (Tennessee Route 266) east of Nolan Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Smyrna is home to the busiest general aviation airport in Tennessee. The airport's modern services and economic contributions have their roots in its history as a training base for many of the nation's military pilots. Smyrna Airport was . . . Map (db m171197) HM
12 Tennessee, Rutherford County, Smyrna — 3A 112 — Smyrna Railroad Depot
On Lowry Street (U.S. 41) at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on Lowry Street.
A combined freight and passenger house, the Smyrna Railroad Depot was erected in 1851, and replaced in 1873. It was a direct result of the charter granted by the State of Tennessee on Dec. 11, 1845, to the Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad to connect . . . Map (db m28432) HM
13 Tennessee, Rutherford County, Smyrna — Smyrna Rosenwald School
On A D Washington Parkway, 0.2 miles Mason Tucker Drive, on the left when traveling west.
1870 Clem Ross gives land for Mt. View Church and School 1874 Richard Benson sells land to Mt. View trustees for church and school for $5. School was built by Ross family and Mt. View Church Family. 1912 Julius Rosenwald . . . Map (db m146614) HM
14 Tennessee, Rutherford County, Smyrna — Smyrna, Tennessee Veterans Memorial
Near Sam Ridley Parkway (Tennessee Route 266).
In honor of those who made the supreme sacrifice for freedom John D. Gambill — 1942 • John B. Hunter — 1946 • Robert N. King — 1944 • Richmond F. B. Merritt — 1946 • William D. Neeley, III — 1946 • Samuel W. . . . Map (db m171199) WM
15 Tennessee, Rutherford County, Smyrna — Smyrna, Tennessee World War II Memorial
Near Sam Ridley Parkway (Tennessee Route 266).
. . . Map (db m171198) WM
16 Tennessee, Rutherford County, Smyrna — Templeton Grove Cemeteryc. 1823
On Florence Road west of Cole Street, on the right when traveling west.
Revolutionary War Patriot John Nash Read and family settled here in 1806 and established Templeton Grove PlantationMap (db m151775) HM
17 Tennessee, Rutherford County, Smyrna — The Sam Davis Boyhood HomeBuilt ca. 1790-1810
On Sam Davis Road, 0.3 miles west of Brookhaven Trail, on the right when traveling west.
In the spring of 1841, Charles Lewis Davis married his second wife Jane Simmons and moved into this log home originally located on the Almaville Road near present day Interstate 24. Jane's mother, Elizabeth Collier Simmons, also moved into the . . . Map (db m155599) HM
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18 Tennessee, Rutherford County, Smyrna — 3A 89 — Wheeler's Raid around RosecransDec. 30, 1862
On Nissan Parkway (U.S. 102) at Jeferson Pike, on the right when traveling north on Nissan Parkway.
Attacking the wagon train of Starkweather's Brigade near here about 10:00 A.M., Wheeler's Brigade destroyed 20 wagons, took some 50 prisoners and a number of horses and mules. Action by the 1st and 21st Wisc., 4th Ill., 79th Pa., inf. and Btry. "A", . . . Map (db m26072) HM
 
 
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