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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IVC_return-from-kentucky_Morristown-TN.html
Passing through here from Cumberland Gap following Bragg's unsuccessful invasion of Kentucky, the newly constituted Army of Tennessee here turned west to Knoxville. Scott's Cavalry Brigade led, followed by a procession of refugees, captured livest…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C8V_welcome-to-the-overlook-at-panther-creek-state-park_Morristown-TN.html
The valley before you was located at the heart of Cherokee Indian tribal territory until the late 1700's
Welcome to the Overlook at Panther Creek State Park.
The platform, on which you stand, is dedicated in memory of Bill Catron, founding m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTCK_crockett-tavern_Morristown-TN.html
Here stood the Crockett Tavern, established and operated by John and Rebecca Crockett. It was the boyhood home of David Crockett (1786-1836), pioneer and political leader in Tennessee, and a victim of the Alamo Massacre at San Antonio, Texas.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNU1_bethesda-presbyterian-church_Morristown-TN.html
Bethesda Presbyterian Church, completed 1835, is a powerful reminder of the effect of the Civil War on the Tennessee home front. As the war clouds gathered, conflicting sympathies divided the congregation, and the church closed its doors. After th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNTX_longstreets-headquarters_Russellville-TN.html
In the winter of 1863-1864, after abandoning the siege of Knoxville, Confederate Gen. James Longstreet was given command of the Confederate forces in Upper East Tennessee. He chose Russellville, a small town on the East Tennessee and Virginia Rail…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIYF_panther-springs_Morristown-TN.html
1/2 mile along the Old Stage Road, a thriving pioneer community grew up around the enormous spring at which one Col. Bradley killed a panther. Panther Springs Academy was here. Tate's Store, also the post office, was the meeting place for the comm…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGWW_russellville-area_Morristown-TN.html
(Front Side):Early Russellville (1780-1859)
The Russellville area was settled shortly after the American Revolution. The first pioneers probably were in the area by 1780-1782, when the land was still known as Indian Territory. Early land grants…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEZS_bent-creek-church_Whitesburg-TN.html
This Baptist church is successor to the church established about one mile southwest, by Elder Tidence Lane and Elder William Murphy in 1785. A cemetery is near the original church site, which stood on the Old Stage Road from Abingdon to Knoxville.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEZR_cheeks-crossroads_Russellville-TN.html
Here the Kentucky Road, from Cumberland Gap to the Carolinas, crossed the Stage Road, from Abingdon, Va., to the west. In 1790, Jesse Cheek had a store about 50 yds. N.E. On this spot the Deaderick family operated a store with various partners in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEZQ_hayslope_Russellville-TN.html
0.4 mi. Built 1785 by Col. James Roddey, from North Carolina. He was subsequently delegate to the North Carolina Constitutional Convention, magistrate and register of Jefferson County under territorial government and member of Tennessee's first Co…