Moore County / Bedford County
Moore County
Established 1871; named in honor of
Major Gen. William Moore
He settled in Tennessee in 1808, coming from Kentucky. Commanded a company in the Creek War; finished the War of 1812 as a Major General. Member of the State House of Representatives, 1825-27.
Bedford County
Established 1807; named in honor of
Thomas Bedford
Captain in the Continental Army; Lieutenant Colonel of Volunteers, War of 1812: Member of the State Legislature and a very influential citizen.
Marker is on Shelbyville Hwy (U.S. 41-A) near Carr Creek Rd, on the left when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
