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Smith's Crossroads Trail of Tears Marker
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Smith's Crossroads Historical MarkerDowntown Dayton, TN 37321Get directions →
A roadside marker in downtown Dayton noting where the Trail of Tears crossed the Tennessee Valley from Blythe Ferry in 1838 — a quick stop, no walking required, and a real piece of the region's history.
Still to confirm: exact marker location/cross streets — HMdb.org lists the marker but not a precise street address.
Getting around
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You can see this without leaving the car.
Roadside historical marker at Smith's Crossroads, the junction where pioneer William Smith settled in 1820 — the Kiuka War Trace (later Black Fox Trail) met the main north-south Indian trail to the Great Lakes. A second Trail of Tears sign sits on Highway 30 west at the outskirts of Dayton, near the William J. Bryan Highway marker.
This is what we’ve observed, not a formal accessibility certification. Things change — tell us if this is out of date.