Americana in Lewisburg, Tennessee - and Surrounding Marshall County
If I drive north abut 45 minutes from my home, I might find myself in Marshall County, Tennessee.
Marshall County, Tennessee was formed in 1836 by combining parts of Giles, Bedford, Maury and Lincoln counties. It was named after former U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Marshall of Virginia. The county seat is the city of Lewisburg, named after Meriweather Lewis of Lewis and Clark fame. The Tennessee Walking Horse was first bred and developed in Marshall County. It was the home of Confederate Civil War hero Nathan Bedford Forrest.
The post Civil War years were not happy and peaceful for Marshall County, but time did heal those wounds. When driving around Marshall county today one will see numerous homes and businesses flying the American flag. The National Register of Historic Places lists 24 places in Marshall County as historic sites. It just has the "feel" of being a patriotic area - a patriotic area full of friendly people.
Many old Southern courthouses, including Marshall County, have a statue to recognize the Confederate soldiers of that area.
Picture Americana has previously written about those monuments.
Marshall county is still an agriculture community with beautiful rolling land for livestock, tobacco, hay, and row crops.
In southern Marshall County lies its second largest town, Cornersville. Cornersville is a pretty Southern town nestled up against the busy highway, Interstate 65. There where Cornersville meets I-65, one can find what was once well known as the Tennessean Truck Stop, now known as Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop. I can say for sure that a traveler can get some good southern home style cooking at Dolly's Travel Stop.
Signs of history can been seen in lots of places in Lewisburg. That includes some public buildings and also some really nice antique shops.
I liked that rooster so much I bought it. It now belongs to my sister.
This old Dodge truck was parked outside a pawn shop in Lewisburg.
Future President James K. Polk lived in nearby Columbia, Tennessee but spent considerable time in Lewisburg where he also practiced law.
Geographically, Tennessee is often divided into three areas, east, central, and west. Each area has a major city that is often thought of as its capitol - Knoxville in the east, Nashville (the official state capitol) in the central, and Memphis in the west. Thus Tennessee is sometimes referred to as the "Three States of Tennessee". The symbol shown in this yard ornament is also on the Tennessee state flag.
As most people who live in the Southeast know, Tennessee is a beautiful state and rich in history, southern culture, Country Music, and Americana. Those nearby and interested in American history and culture would do well to visit southern and middle Tennessee. There are just a lot of good things to see!
Take a look around your home area. The history and culture of America are still visible in 2026 for those who will take notice as they move around our country - you just just have to take time to look and think about what you are seeing.
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Thanks so much, Rocky. I enjoy reading these posts. They make me feel the richness and depth of America. We live in a time when so much that is bad stalks our lives on a daily basis. It comforts and uplifts me to read your posts and reflect on the greatness and glory of our country.
Your efforts are well appreciated.
Carl
Absolutely wonderful!! I truly enjoy all of the beautiful photos and reading the amazing information included. Thanks so much!!
Enjoyed! Thank you!