New Civil War Trail Marker Unveiled in Henderson
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HENDERSON, Tenn.- If you are a student of the Civil War, there is now another site on the list of Tennessee Civil War trails. Wednesday, local and state leaders installed an interpretive sign in Chester County noting the impact of the war in one city. The sign outlines the occupation of Henderson by Confederate troops during February and March, 1862. The troops were led by General Benjamin J. Lee. Leaders said the signage will help draw visitors to the area. “It’s designed to generate visitors to come to your town, to enjoy your town, to bring tourism in the those dollars for your community when they eat in your restaurant and when they stay in your hotel and when they shop in your shops,” said Beth Naylor with the Chester County. Leadership Alumni, Class of 2010. The site is one of many listed across Tennessee highlighting Civil War history across the Volunteer State.
