Dewitt Smith JobeCompatriot 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'... [click for more]
Idler’s RetreatIdler's Retreat is listed in the National Register of Historic Places... [click for more]
Old Jefferson ~ 1.5 milesWilliam Nash opened the first store here in 1803; first country courthouse was here in 1804, following first meeting of court at Thomas Rucker's house... [click for more]
Ridley’s LandingRidley's Landing is listed in the National Register of Historic Places... [click for more]
Sam DavisIn 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... [click for more]
Smyrna Railroad DepotA 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 gra... [click for more]
Wheeler’s Raid around Rosecrans ~ Dec. 30, 1862 (2)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 nu... [click for more]
