STEWART COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

DOVER, TN

Fort Donelson National Battlefield – Texas State Monument (Dover, Tennessee) Historic Texas State Monument at the Fort Donelson National Battlefield in Dover, Tennessee. The sunset red granite monument was erected in 1964 in memory of the Texas soldiers who fought and died at Fort Donelson in 1862 and in the 1863 Battle of Dover. This marker is one of 19 monuments placed by the State of Texas on Civil War battlefields. The Texas Monument was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 as a contributing resource (No. HS-9) to the Fort Donelson National Battlefield (NRHP District No. 66000076).
Fort Donelson National Battlefield – Texas State Monument (Dover, Tennessee) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Stewart County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Dover, Tennessee. The society was founded in 1976 with a mission to preserve and promote the history of Stewart County. The society maintains a museum, archives, and library that are open to the public.

The museum features exhibits on the early settlement of Stewart County, the Civil War, and the impact of the Tennessee River on the community. The archives contain a variety of historical documents, photographs, and artifacts that are available for research purposes. The library features a collection of books, newspapers, and periodicals related to the history of Stewart County.

The society also hosts a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year. These include lectures, walking tours, and special exhibitions. The society is staffed by volunteers who are passionate about preserving the history of the community.

Overall, the Stewart County Historical Society plays an important role in preserving the history of Stewart County and educating the public about its rich cultural heritage. Visitors to the museum and archives can gain a deeper understanding of the community's past and its contributions to the broader history of Tennessee.

STEWART COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DOVER TN. US MID #8404700282

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Fort Donelson National Battlefield – Texas State Monument (Dover, Tennessee) Historic Texas State Monument at the Fort Donelson National Battlefield in Dover, Tennessee. The sunset red granite monument was erected in 1964 in memory of the Texas soldiers who fought and died at Fort Donelson in 1862 and in the 1863 Battle of Dover. This marker is one of 19 monuments placed by the State of Texas on Civil War battlefields. The Texas Monument was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 as a contributing resource (No. HS-9) to the Fort Donelson National Battlefield (NRHP District No. 66000076).
Bison herd moving Bison herd moving, Land Between the Lakes, Tennessee, May 2023
Bison rising from nap Bison rising from nap, Land Between the Lakes, Tennessee, May 2023
Bison resting in grass Bison resting in grass, Land Between the Lakes, Tennessee, May 2023
American bison in Tennessee American bison, Land Between the Lakes, Tennessee, May 2023
Great Western Furnace opening Great Western Furnace opening, Stewart Co., Tennessee: built 1854, charcoal-fired
Great Western Furnace Limestone iron furnace, Stewart Co., Tennessee: built 1854, charcoal-fired
Great Western Furnace marker Great Western Furnace marker, Stewart Co., Tennessee: built 1854, charcoal-fired
Great Western Furnace signage Great Western Furnace signage, Stewart Co., Tennessee: built 1854, charcoal-fired
IMG_9465 2022 National Scenic Byways Grant project for upgrades at Cedar Pond Picnic Area in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
IMG_9463 2022 National Scenic Byways Grant project for upgrades at Cedar Pond Picnic Area in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
IMG_9462 2022 National Scenic Byways Grant project for upgrades at Cedar Pond Picnic Area in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.

Contact STEWART COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

STEWART COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 297
DOVER
TN
37058

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MID # 8404700282
Name STEWART COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name STEWART COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 581370639
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.475017, -87.850305
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 161
US Census Tract: 110700
US Census Block: 1060