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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O3N_austin-peay_Clarksville-TN.html
Born near Hopkinsville, Kentucky, on June 1, 1876, he moved to Clarksville in 1896. Governor Peay practiced law here until he was elected governor in 1922. He was re-elected in 1924 and again in 1926 and served until he died in Nashville on Octobe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O3B_montgomery-county-courthouse_Clarksville-TN.html
The Montgomery County Courthouse was erected in 1878-79 after fire destroyed the courthouse of 1843. In 1900 the courthouse was damaged by fire but was rebuilt. In 1999 an F3 tornado struck Clarksville, severely damaging the courthouse. The interi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O2Y_cave-johnson_Clarksville-TN.html
Cave Johnson served as a member of the first board of alderman of Clarksville which was incorporated in 1820. As a U.S. Representative from the state's Eighth District, he served in the Congress from 1829 to 1845. In 1845, under President James K.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O2X_valentine-sevier-station_Clarksville-TN.html
Two hundred yards south is the stone blockhouse of the Valentine Sevier Station. On November 11, 1794, this early outpost was attacked by an Indian band composed primarily of Cherokees. Valentine Sevier, a brother of Tennessee's first governor, lo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G6A_riverview-cemetery_Clarksville-TN.html
Men of all American wars are interred here on land once owned by Valentine Seiver (1747-1800), who was the first person buried here. Many pioneers and 19th century citizens, including Revolutionary War soldier Robert Nelson, are buried here. One p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G68_smith-trahern-mansion_Clarksville-TN.html
This mansion was built by Christopher H. Smith noted tobacco exporter and businessman. The home reflects the style between Greek Revival and Italianate popular in the 1850's. It is believed that architect Adolphus Heiman designed the building. The…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G4Y_town-spring_Clarksville-TN.html
This is the site of the town spring that was the source of water for early Clarksville. In 1784 the city founders erected a fort and laid out the town. Later, the spring was capped and diverted to the Cumberland River. It was uncapped briefly duri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G4X_old-post-office_Clarksville-TN.html
Located at Oak Grove, midway between Clarksville and Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the Old Post Office served as a stop for the triweekly stagecoaches which operated between Nashville and the Ohio River towns. This building was erected in the 1830's or …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AT6_battle-of-riggins-hill_Clarksville-TN.html
In mid-August 1862, Confederate cavalry recaptured Clarksville to disrupt Union transportationon the Cumberland River to Nashville and to gather new recruits and supplies. Early in September, Union Col. William W. Lowe led 1,100 men including deta…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AT3_surrender-of-clarksville_Clarksville-TN.html
In the mid-afternoon of February 19, 1862, Flag Officer Andrew H. Foote, aboard his flagship, the timber-clad gunship USS Conestoga, passed Linwood Landing around the bend of the Cumberland River a mile and a half north of here. The ironclad USS C…