On West 6th Avenue at Locust Street, on the left when traveling west on West 6th Avenue.
For most residents, Robertson County was a difficult place to live during the war. After the fall of Confederate Forts Henry and Donelson in 1862, Union forces occupied the county and made the town of Springfield a military base, where they guarded . . . — — Map (db m82328) HM
On Tennessee Route 49 at Burts Crossing Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 49.
Samuel Crockett, Revolutionary War veteran from Pennsylvania built a fort east of here in 1788. During an attack by Indians in 1789 Rev. Patrick Martin was wounded and the daughter of Thomas Norris killed. Crockett lived to age 87 and is buried at . . . — — Map (db m123329) HM
On West Court Square at 5th Avenue West (Tennessee Route 49), on the left when traveling south on West Court Square.
In Memorium
Pro Artis et Focis
(For hearth and home)
Not for fame or reward, not for place or for rank
Not lured by ambition or goaded by necessity
But in simple, obedience to duty
As they understood it, these men suffered all . . . — — Map (db m82329) WM
On 5th Avenue West (Tennessee Route 49) at Locust Street, on the right when traveling east on 5th Avenue West.
The First Presbyterian Church, built in 1839, is the oldest public building in current use in Robertson County, located in lot 17 of the original city plat. The bell, still in use, was given by the Cheatham family. A center partition placed men on . . . — — Map (db m68592) HM
On South Brown Street south of 6th Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Early in the war, townswomen met at the Henry H. Kirk house, just north of here, to sew uniforms and blankets for Confederate soldiers after Kirk bought sewing machines and patterns in St. Louis, Missouri. When the 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry hoisted . . . — — Map (db m82330) HM
On Memorial Boulevard (U.S. 41) at Central Avenue East, on the right when traveling south on Memorial Boulevard.
Returning from the Kentucky Campaign of September-October, 1862, his command now consisting of the 2nd, 7th and 9th Kentucky Calvary, Colonel John Hunt Morgan stopped briefly in this region, while a detachment under Lt. Colonel Hutchinson destroyed . . . — — Map (db m123305) HM
On Tennessee Route 49 at Flewellyn Road (Tennessee Route 49), on the right when traveling north on State Route 49.
The Methodist church nearby was first organized by Jesse Walker in 1798. It first met at the home of Samuel Crockett, a veteran of the Revolution. The first church was built in 1804 on land donated by Crockett and Rev. Patrick Martin. It was . . . — — Map (db m123312) HM
On 5th Avenue West (Tennessee Route 49) at Connell Street, on the right when traveling west on 5th Avenue West.
Founded in 1908 by James A. Peoples and Everett B. Tucker, this school operated from this site until 1925. Its founders, graduates of William R. Webb's famous school at Culleoka, later at Bell Buckle, followed largely the policies and teaching . . . — — Map (db m123301) HM
On South Main Street at 5th Avenue West (Tennessee Route 49), on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
The center section of this building was constructed in 1879 with red brick. The north and south wings and clock tower were added in 1929 and covered with the brick now visible. This property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. — — Map (db m68590) HM
On W. Court Square at W. 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on W. Court Square.
Robertson County was established April 9, 1796, during the first session of the General Assembly of Tennessee. The act provided commissioners to establish the county government system and raise money to build a courthouse and jail. Court meetings . . . — — Map (db m84493) HM
On W. Court Square at W. 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on W. Court Square.
Korean
War
1950 - 1953
Fred Lee Anderson
Mack Daniel Cavender
William Wayne Cowan
Marion Eugene Gower
William Henry Hall
Jack Ray Harrison
Willie S. Heatherly
Alfred Henson, Jr.
Calvin Carney Jarrell, Jr.
William . . . — — Map (db m84529) WM
On S. Main Street at W. 5th Avenue (Tennessee Route 49), on the right when traveling south on S. Main Street.
In Memory Of
Maj. Carl S. Miller
1934 – 1966
Cp. Jimmie C. Hutcherson
1946 – 1967
Sp/4 James R. Adams
1947 – 1967
Cpl. Douglas W. Murphy
1946 – 1967
Sgt. Darrell W. Heatherly
1943 – 1967 . . . — — Map (db m84533) WM
On S. Main Street at W. 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling south on S. Main Street.
World
War
II
1941 ★ 1945
Honoring All Who Served
And Remembering Those
Who Gave Their Lives
Lester Baird • E. Burton Balthrop • George Wm. Black, Jr. • John C. Buntin • James E. Carver • James E. Clark • Thomas R. Clinard . . . — — Map (db m84532) WM
Near S. Main Street at W. 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
The
Home and Community Department
of
Robertson County Farm Bureau
plants this tree
in memory and appreciation
of
Veterans of World War II — — Map (db m84531) WM
On Tennessee Route 49 at Flewellyn Road (Tennessee Route 257), on the right when traveling south on State Route 49.
About 3½ mi. N.W. stands the oldest active Catholic Church in Tennessee, on land from the "Wessyngton" estate, dedicated May 8, 1842. Lumber for the rear addition, built in 1934, came from the "Glenraven" estate. The tower was added in 1942, . . . — — Map (db m123311) HM
On 5th Avenue West at South Boren Street, on the right when traveling east on 5th Avenue West.
This area is a city designated residential historic district. Although settled in 1796; the existing homes in this neighborhood date from 1833. They include a wide range of architectural styles. These homes stand as a lasting testimony to the . . . — — Map (db m123310) HM
On 5th Avenue (Tennessee Route 49) at N. Main Street, on the right when traveling west on 5th Avenue.
Springfield was named as the seat of justice for Robertson County in 1796. By 1798 a town survey and map were completed and the lots sold for $8.00 each. The Public Square is on the National Register as a Historic District. — — Map (db m84535) HM
On West 5th Avenue (Tennessee Route 49) west of North Oak Street, on the right when traveling west.
This area is a city designated residential historic district. Although settled in 1796, the existing homes in this neighborhood date from 1833. They include a wide range of architectural styles. These homes stand as a lasting testimony to the . . . — — Map (db m68593) HM
On Tennessee Route 49, 0.5 miles south of State Line Road, on the right when traveling south.
★ Tennessee ★
Robertson County
Established 1796: named in honor of
James Robertson
Leader in establishment of the Watauga Settlement in East Tennessee. In 1778, explored the Cumberland country; in 1779 led an . . . — — Map (db m123302) HM
Near W. 6th Avenue at S. Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Site of the Tennessee Light and Power Company founded by Alonzo Frank Trimble. This company pioneered rural electrification in the following Tennessee counties: Benton, Carroll, Davidson, Robertson, Sumner, and Wilson. Also, operated in Logan . . . — — Map (db m84534) HM
