Dedication of 1812 Bicentennial Marker

On Saturday, 16 June 2012, we were witnesses to the dedication of the 1812 Bicentennial Marker on the Natchez Trace Parkway.  This was sponsored by the Tennessee State Society of the United States Daughters of 1812 who raised the funds.  The marker is dedicated to all of the soldiers buried along the Old Natchez Trace during the War of 1812.

The marker, as is fitting, is placed near a section of the original Natchez Trace.

Mecca Caron, Brittany Wyatt and Deborah Glidden

Acceptance by Cameron Solly Superintendent of the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Jim Drury

The color guard from the Franklin High School ROTC

Tennessee Volunteer Infantry led by Capt. Jeff Brewer

1812 Soldier Honor Guard, organized by Daniel Kimes, takes a much needed break for water.

Bill Glidden and Capt. Brewer

The marker is located around mile 426 just south of Leipers Fork, Tennessee.

Take the time to pay homage the many men who are honored.

For more information on the commemorations for the War of 1812  in Tennessee go to

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Tennessee-War-of-1812-Bicentennial-Committtee/147144012025797