Thomas "Big Foot" Spencer - 2C 12
N 35° 53.221 W 084° 50.316
16S E 695093 N 3973574
Thomas "Big Foot" Spencer was the first Caucasian to clear land, build a cabin, and grow corn in the area.
Waymark Code: WM27TT
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2007
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THOMAS "BIG FOOT" SPENCER 2C 12
Thomas Sharp Spencer first visited Middle Tennessee in 1776. In the spring of 1778 he became the first Caucasian to clear land, build a cabin, and grow corn in the area. The following winter he resided in a giant hollow sycamore tree south of Bledsoe's Lick. His great stature and solitary life earned his nickname. Thomas Spencer was ambushed and killed by Indians near Crab Orchard in 1794.
Marker Name: Thomas "Big Foot" Spencer - 2C 13
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number: 2C 12
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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