Historical Marker

Sam Davis

N35 41.081 W86 59.802 · Columbia · Maury

Inscription

In a cabin here the escort with the body of the "Boy Hero of the Confederacy" stayed overnight while returning to his home in Smyrna, Tenn., for burial. A member of Coleman's Scouts, Army of Tennessee, he had been executed by the Federal commander at Pul

Location

AddressN35 41.081 W86 59.802

CityColumbia

CountyMaury

StateTennessee

Coordinates35.684683, -86.996700

Sources

Tennessee Historical Commission

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