George Smith Patton, Jr.

George Smith Patton, Jr. is a Tennessee historical marker in Rutherford County.

TN 10 (US 231), near bridge over Middle Patton, Jr. Fork of Stone’s River

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Near here, June 19, 1941, then commanding the 2nd Armored Division, he issued oral orders to his unit commanders, whose successful execution established armor as a decisive element in the American Army, soon to vanquish German Forces in World War II. Present on the last inspection before his untimely death was Maj. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee, Chief of Armored Forces.

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1796 · Map of The Tennassee (sic) Government. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1864 · Kentucky And Tennessee (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1891 · Middle Tennessee Campaign. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1916 · Murfreesboro, Tennessee (USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection)
1950 · Murfreesboro, Tennessee (USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection)

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George Smith Patton, Jr.

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