Historical Markers and War Memorials in Dyer County (2024)

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Dyersburg is the county seat for Dyer County

Adjacent to Dyer County, Tennessee

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Gibson County(41)

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1Tennessee, Dyer County, Dyersburg — 1st Lt. James Alton GardnerFeb. 7, 1943 – Feb. 7, 1966 — U.S. Army — Historical Markers and WarMemorials in DyerCounty (1)
Medal of Honor CitationFor conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Lt. Gardner's platoon was advancing to relieve a company of the 1st Battalion that had been pinned . . . — Map (dbm221776) WM
2Tennessee, Dyer County, Dyersburg — Brig. Gen. Otho French StrahlHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in DyerCounty (2)
Strahl's Brigade / Maj. Gen. John C. Brown's 3rd Div./ Maj. Gen. Benjamin E. Cheatham 1st Corps / Gen. John B. Hood's Army of TN. / Confederate States of America — Killed at Battle of Franklin, TN — 30 Nov. 1864 — Map (dbm221798) HM WM
3Tennessee, Dyer County, Dyersburg — Dyer County Confederate MemorialHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in DyerCounty (3)
[Front] Shiloh To the memory of the faithful Confederate soldiers of Dyer County Number of battles fought by them
Confederate [side] Perryville • Chickamauga • Missionary Ridge • Belmont • Richmond • Peach . . . — Map (dbm221760) WM
4Tennessee, Dyer County, Dyersburg — Dyer County in the WarA Scoured CountrysideHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in DyerCounty (4)
At least fifteen Confederate companies were formed in Dyer County, including Capt. Otho F. Strahl’s Co. K, 4th Tennessee Infantry, and Capt. Tyree H. Bell’s Co. B, 12th Tennessee Infantry. Both men rose to the rank of brigadier general. Strahl was . . . — Map (dbm74634) HM
5Tennessee, Dyer County, Dyersburg — Dyer County Korean War MemorialHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in DyerCounty (5)
Korean conflict 1950 - 1953 The forgotten war In memory of all Korean War veteransThey told us, “We are going to have peace even if we have to fight for it.” So we fought in the mountains on Heartbreak Ridge and waded ashore at . . . — Map (dbm221780) WM
6Tennessee, Dyer County, Dyersburg — Dyer County Vietnam War MemorialHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in DyerCounty (6)
Dedicated to the memory of those who made the greatest sacrifice in VietnamCharles W.. Stevens • Jimmy R. Orr • James A. Gardner • Robert L. Duncan • Charles E. Novel • Roy B. Parsons • Joe T. Kemmerling • Ray D. James • Ivy G. Childress . . . — Map (dbm221778) WM
7Tennessee, Dyer County, Dyersburg — Dyer County Walk of FameHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in DyerCounty (7)
In memory of all American veteransThis memorial honors all Dyer County veterans who, although separated by generations, shared a common, undeniable goal – to valiantly protect our country's freedoms. The memories of these Dyer County . . . — Map (dbm221763) WM
8Tennessee, Dyer County, Dyersburg — Dyer County WWII MemorialHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in DyerCounty (8)
Map (dbm221764) WM
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9Tennessee, Dyer County, Dyersburg — Dyersburg City Cemetery Confederate MemorialHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in DyerCounty (9)
To honor the Confederate compatriots who sleep eternally in this hallowed ground
Erected and dedicated November 30, 2004, the 140th anniversary of the Battle of Franklin and death of Brig. Gen. Otho French Strahl, by the . . . — Map (dbm221785) WM
10Tennessee, Dyer County, Dyersburg — Emmett Kelly, Jr.“America's Favorite Clown”Historical Markers and WarMemorials in DyerCounty (10)
On November 13, 1924, the world received a smile. For it was on thatday that Emmett Kelly, Jr. was born here in this humble building. In the years since then, Emmett and his “Weary Willie” character haveentertained and charmed millions of . . . — Map (dbm221803) HM
11Tennessee, Dyer County, Dyersburg — First Three Phase Padmount TransformerHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in DyerCounty (11)
In commemoration of the first Three Phase Padmount transformer manufactured by the Ermco Three Phase Manufacturing Plant of Dyaraparg, Tennessee. This transformer, Serial No. 1, was manufactured in December 2000, and placed in service at . . . — Map (dbm224673) HM
12Tennessee, Dyer County, Dyersburg — First United Methodist Church, DyersburgHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in DyerCounty (12)
Robert M. Tarrant held a courthouse revival in1840. The first church in Dyer Co., First Methodist,grew out of this meeting. A frame church, built1844, deteriorated from disuse during the CivilWar. In 1864 a new structure at Church and . . . — Map (dbm178846) HM
13Tennessee, Dyer County, Dyersburg — Minglewood and “The Minglewood Blues”Historical Markers and WarMemorials in DyerCounty (13)
Minglewood was a logging town located west of Dyersburg near the Obion River. Although the town no longer exists, its memory continues through the music of Noah Lewis. Lewis wrote “TheMinglewood Blues,” recorded in 1928 with his band “Gus Cannon . . . — Map (dbm221782) HM
14Tennessee, Dyer County, Dyersburg — Mrs. Rosa M. ParksMother of the Modern Civil Rights MovementHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in DyerCounty (14)
Mrs. Rosa McCauley Parks (1913–2005). She was tired; her feet ached. The year was 1955 in the month of December when this seamstress was returning home on the Cleveland Street bus in Montgomery, Alabama. She was ordered to give up her seat to a . . . — Map (dbm63172) HM
15Tennessee, Dyer County, Dyersburg — Mrs. Rosa M. ParksMother of the Modern Civil Rights MovementHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in DyerCounty (15)
Mrs. Ross McCauley Parks (1913-2005). She was tired: her feet ached. The year was 1955 in the month of December when this seamstress was returning home on the Cleveland Street bus in Montgomery, Alabama. She was ordered to give up her seat to a . . . — Map (dbm221815) HM
16Tennessee, Dyer County, Dyersburg — 4B 10 — Otho French StrahlHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in DyerCounty (16)
Born in Ohio, he came to Dyersburg and practiced law before secession. In 1861 he raised here a company of the 4th Tenn. Infantry for the Confederacy. Winning successive promotion to the grade of brigadier general, he was killed leading his brigade . . . — Map (dbm63174) HM
17Tennessee, Dyer County, Dyersburg — The Bank of DyersburgHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in DyerCounty (17)
built 1885, addition circa 1890. Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — Map (dbm221781) HM
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18Tennessee, Dyer County, Fowlkes — 4 B 19 — William NashHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in DyerCounty (18)
About five miles southeast, in the family cemetery, is buried this veteran of the Revolutionary War. Born in Botetourt Co., Va., in 1763, he later moved to Guilford County, N.C., where he enlisted at the age of 18, serving under Generals Gates, . . . — Map (dbm56290) HM
19Tennessee, Dyer County, Trimble — Parks Cemetery Ridge Memorial PlazaHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in DyerCounty (19)
Southern Battle Flag St. Andrews Cross emblazons blue Across a blood-red field, Adorned by stars of purest white; Our Southern battle shield. fly, dear flag, o'er heroes brave Both living and departed; Steadfast to the Southern Cause Our . . . — Map (dbm81520) HM

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Jul. 1, 2024

Historical Markers and War Memorials in Dyer County (2024)

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