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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM218U_pow-and-mia-memorial-a-war-memorial_McMinnville-TN.html
Dedicated to the Prisoners of War; and those Missing in Action, whose supreme sacrifice helped keep America Free.
(seal) American Ex-Prisoners of War-moh solum armis.
Luther A. Solomon · Joe H. Green · J.E. Ferrell ·…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FTH_forrests-bivouac_Rock-Island-TN.html
Crossing Tennessee River on July 9, Forrest's brigade marched here in two columns, where he received reinforcements of four companies. His force bivouacked in this vicinity; the following morning it marched toward Murfreesboro, where the Federal g…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FTG_the-birthing-tree_McMinnville-TN.html
Standing as a silent sentinel to the town, this enormous white oak (Quercus alba) welcomes travelers into the city of McMinnville. This tree is 85 feet tall, a crown spread of 125 feet, and a possible age of over 250 years old. It has several lowe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B7D_cumberland-caverns_McMinnville-TN.html
Even before Tennessee joined the Confederacy in1961, officials examined the state's caves for the nitrogen-containing compound called saltpeter, and essential ingredient in gunpowder. The soil at Cumberland Caverns was ideal—saltpeter had be…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B7C_16th-tenn-reg-t-c-s-a-memorial_McMinnville-TN.html
In memory ofthose members of the16th Tenn. Reg't C.S.A.killed in battle,whose names are inscribed hereon.Erected bytheir ColonelJohn H. Savage,1904.
Company A.Capt. L. N. Savage, Lieut. G.W. Witt, Lieut. R.B. Anderson, H.C. Tate, M.L. Cantrell,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B7B_occupation-of-mcminnville_McMinnville-TN.html
Early in 1861, when the state first voted on secession, Warren County residents, like many Tennesseans, opposed it. When balloting next occurred in June 1861, however, sentiment overwhelmingly favored secession, and county residents voted nearly 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B77_elisha-pepper-ii_McMinnville-TN.html
First white settler to Warren County Tennessee-1800. Son of Elisha Pepper I, a Revolutionary Soldier killed in the Battle of Kings Mountain, South Carolina, 7 October 1780
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B75_symbol-of-strength_McMinnville-TN.html
Like the mighty white oak this Bicentennial monument represent Warren County's roots are anchored deeply into the bedrock of history. This memorial symbolizes the beauty, vitality and vigor of our county and cities.
Natural Tennessee marble is …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17DE_clay-faulkner_McMinnville-TN.html
In 1873, Clay Faulkner opened Mountain City Woolen Mills. He built a mansion in 1896 named Falcon Rest, which had indoor plumbing, electricity, central steam heat, and a telephone. After finding mineral springs on the grounds, he converted the woo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1517_lucy-virginia-smith-french_McMinnville-TN.html
Poet and author, born 1825 in Accomac County, Va. Moved to Memphis ca. 1845, where she taught school and published poetry under the pseudonym "L'Inconnue". Editor of several Southern literary magazines; married John French in 1853; moved to his Mc…