Photo by Currey Russell, June 27, 2010
Inscription.
Named in honor of Brig. Gen. Lawrence D. Tyson U.S. Senator and veteran of the Spanish-American and First World wars, Camp Tyson was the only barrage balloon training center in the U.S. Army during World War II. Construction began on this 6,115 acre site on Sept. 4, 1941, at a cost of $10 million. Under the command of Brig. Gen. John B. Maynard, thousands of American servicemen were trained here for Barrage Balloon Service of the Coast Artillery Corps.
Erected by.
Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4A 41.)
Location.
36° 13.642′ N, 88° 22.711′ W. Marker is near Routon, Tennessee, in Henry County. Marker is on Willoughby Road 0.2 miles north of Austin Peay Memorial Highway (U.S. 79), on the left when traveling north. Click for map. There is a large paved area in front of the marker for parking. Marker is in this post office area: Henry TN 38231, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Clear Lake (approx. 8.5 miles away); Webb School (approx. 8.8 miles away); James Monroe McKenzie(approx. 10.2 miles away); Forrest’s Raid (approx. 11.2 miles away); Hollowrock Church (approx. 14.9 miles away).
