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Cherry Mansion
A house built here by James Rudd, pioneer ferry operator, was replaced by a house built by David Robinson, whose son-in-law, William H. Cherry, improved and enlarged it. Maj. Gen. C.F. Smith, Federal army commander, had headquarters here, where he died and was suceeded by Maj. Gen. U.S. Grant. Maj. Gen. Don Carlos Buell, commanding Federal Army of the Ohio, also used it for a short while. Maj. Gen. W.H.L. Wallace, mortally wounded at Shiloh, died here.
Tennessee Historical Commission
Marker reads the same on both sides.
Other Information:
The ferry landing out back had significant historical influence as well. The "Bell Party" of Cherokees crossed here during the "Trail of Tears" relocation to Oklahoma. In 1900, the ferry was operated by Alec Haley, grandfathered of "Roots" author Alex Haley.