Alvan Cullen Gillem 3B 26
Posted by: 
ggmorton
N 36° 21.322 W 085° 39.519
16S E 620351 N 4024200
A marker on the square in Gainsboro.
Waymark Code: WM262Y
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 09/10/2007
Views: 33
July 29, 1830 - December 2, 1875
Born nearby; graduated from the US Military Academy in 1851, his Civil War duties included those of Provost Marshall of Nashville, later Adjt. General of Tennessee, to which he was appointed by Andrew Johnson. Promoted to Maj. Gen.; commanded the expedition which killed John H. Morgan. His last active service was in Modor War, 1873.
Tennessee Historical Commission
Marker Name: Alvan Cullen Gillem
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number: 3B 26
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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