| Tennessee (Haywood County), Brownsville — Army National Guard |
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The Army National Guard predates the founding of our nation by almost one hundred fifty years. It is the oldest component of our armed forces. Today’s National Guard is the direct descendent of the militias of the thirteen original colonies. The Guard has participated in every American conflict since the Pequot War of 1637. The Marquis de Lafayette, who commanded a Virginia brigade during the Revolutionary War, coined the phrase “Garde Nationale”, applying it to all our organized . . . — Map (db m52989) HM |
| Tennessee (Haywood County), Brownsville — 4D 26 — Bradford’s Landing |
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Hiram S. and Miles Bradford inaugurated this landing in 1824. Together with Brownsville Landing, 10 miles upriver, it was a river terminal for the first settlers and commerce in this area. Hiram Bradford established the first cotton gin and store in Brownsville. — Map (db m53034) HM |
| Tennessee (Haywood County), Brownsville — 4D 25 — Brownsville |
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Col. Richard Nixon, veteran of the New Orleans campaign, War of 1812 , settled four miles east of here in 1821. First county court met in his house. Brownsville became the county seat in 1823 and the first courthouse was built of logs in 1824. — Map (db m53001) HM |
| Tennessee (Haywood County), Brownsville — 4D 49 — Dunbar — Haywood County Training — Carver High Schools |
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Dunbar, the first permanent school for persons of African descent in Brownsville, was built in the late 1860s with money raised by the black community. John Gloster was principal from 1886 to 1915. Many early graduates studied at Roger Williams University in Nashville. Dunbar was destroyed by fire between 1910 and 1920 and was replaced by Haywood County Training School. In 1950, it became Carver High School. Due to desegregation of the county’s school system, Carver High School closed in 1970. — Map (db m53003) HM |
| Tennessee (Haywood County), Brownsville — Gen. Jacob Jennings Brown |
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Born May 9, 1775, Bucks County, PA. Appointed Brig. Gen. U.S. Army July 19, 1813. Distinguished himself in War of 1812 at Ogdensburg, Sackett’s Harbor, Was severely wounded at Niagara. Senior officer of U.S. Army at war’s end. First commissioners named Brownsville in his honor. General-in-Chief U.S. Army from 1821 until his death Feb. 24, 1828. — Map (db m52987) HM |
| Tennessee (Haywood County), Brownsville — 4D 24 — Tabernacle |
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1.8 miles. This community was settled in 1826 by the Rev. Howell Taylor and his five sons. Haywood County’s first schoolhouse was here; it also served as a church. The Taylor Kinfolks Camp Meeting was held here annually for over a century. — Map (db m52978) HM |
| Tennessee (Haywood County), Dancyville — Burchett Douglass — 1793-1849 |
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Born Oct. 6, 1793, in Sumner Co. Tenn. Married 1819 to Martha McGee, seven children. Private, War of 1812, enlisted Jan 28, 1814 in Capt. Allen Wilkinson’s Company, discharged April 2, 1814. Established Bank of Fayette Co., president until death. Was elected to the Tenn. House and Senate. Speaker of the Tenn. House during 22nd and 1st session of the 24th General Assembly. Presidential elector, 1840, on the Whig ticket. — Map (db m53099) HM |
| Tennessee (Haywood County), Dancyville — Dancyville United Methodist Church |
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This site was deeded for a church on April 1, 1835. The congregation was organized and a log structure built in 1837. The present church was completed in 1850. It was constructed of hand-sawed timber cut on the grounds. It survives as the oldest United Methodist church in West Tennessee. The adjoining cemetery dates back to 1830. — Map (db m53098) HM |
| Tennessee (Haywood County), Dancyville — James K. Polk / James C. Jones |
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Here on June 23, 1841, James K. Polk, Governor of Tennessee, running for re-election debated James C. Jones, both masters of the stump speech. James “Lean Jimmy” Jones, a Whig, who was a natural mimic and actor, defeated Polk and served as Tennessee Governor 1841-1845. James K. “Young Hickory” Polk was nominated by the Democrats in 1844 and was elected President of the United States, serving 1845-1849. — Map (db m53118) HM |
| Tennessee (Haywood County), Stanton — Stanton |
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The town of Stanton was established c.1856 with the coming of the Memphis & Ohio Railroad. J.B. Stanton on whose land part of the town was built is credited as the town founder. Most of the town of Wesley moved to Stanton to be on the R.R. After the War Between the States, a number of businesses were started. Today, Stanton not only retains many of its 19th century homes but also is planning for the future. — Map (db m53083) HM |
| Tennessee (Haywood County), Stanton — 4D 45 — Stanton Masonic Lodge And School |
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Built in 1871, just six years after the end of the Civil War, the Stanton Lodge and School enjoyed dual purposes from its beginning. Before the arrival of free public education, concerned Masons constructed the two-story building as a place to educate the community’s young people, and they used the second floor for meetings. The building has accommodated a variety of community meetings since the county built a new school in 1920. Restoration of the Greek Revival building began in 1985. — Map (db m53035) HM |
| Tennessee (Haywood County), Stanton — 4D 23 — Wesley |
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Named for John Wesley, this town was laid off northwest of its Methodist Church in 1829, on property of Samuel Ashe, son and grandson of North Carolina governors. Town was removed and named for Joseph B. Stanton with coming of railroad. The cemetery remains, with settlers buried in the east half, their slaves in the west. — Map (db m53062) HM |
