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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BE9_crocketts-station_Springfield-TN.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BDO_naves-crossroads-coopertown_Springfield-TN.html
David Nave built a blacksmith shop & home near this crossing of the Nashville to Hopkinsville Rd. & the Ironworks Rd. in 1829, thus was called Nave's Crossroads. A post office was begun in 1852 & located 600 feet east of here named Coopertown due …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BDN_spring-64257-eld-historic-district_Springfield-TN.html
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 gene…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BDK_saint-michaels-mission_Springfield-TN.html
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, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BDJ_mount-zion_Springfield-TN.html
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 repla…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BDG_peoples-tucker-school_Springfield-TN.html
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 met…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BDF_tennessee-kentucky_Springfield-TN.html
★ 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 expediti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BDE_morgans-return_Springfield-TN.html
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 destroye…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BDD_battle-creek-massacre_Springfield-TN.html
2 miles S.E., along Battle Creek in Jan. 1780, settlers fleeing from Renfro's Station on Red River about 17 miles away, were caught by Indians and massacred. The sole survivor was a widow named Jones who made her way 4 days later into a Settlement…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1L7M_springfield_Springfield-TN.html
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.