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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ASZ_john-montgomery-statue_Clarksville-TN.html
This statue honors John Montgomery, for whom Montgomery County is named. While on a long hunter's expedition, Montgomery claimed Clarksville, Tennessee's second oldest city, so name for Gen. George Rogers Clark
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ASV_first-court-house_Clarksville-TN.html
This stone commemorates First Court House-a rude log house on Public Square. 1788-1811 The old Stockade southwest from this point.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ASU_clarksville-in-the-civil-war_Clarksville-TN.html
Clarksville, a communication and transportation center was strategically significant because of the Cumberland River and the Memphis, Clarksville and Louisville Railroad. The area's rich agricultural produce—grain, livestock, tobacco, and co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ASS_recapture-of-clarksville_Clarksville-TN.html
On August 18, 1862, Union-occupied Clarksville came under attack from Confederate forces to disrupt river traffic. The town was still very much a pro-Confederate hotbed of guerilla activity and the focus of Confederate cavalry raids. Confederate C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ASR_renfroes-station_Adams-TN.html
Established in 1780 as the first settlement in Montgomery County. Renfroe's Station was located 1.4 miles northwest of here on the north side of the Red River at the mouth of Parson's Creek. Moses Renfroe's party broke from the John Donelson floti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ASO_stores-of-port-royal_Adams-TN.html
The earliest stores in Port Royal date back to the late 1790s, most of which were taverns and inns. Stores could thrive for many years due to the commerce brought in by the Great Western Road which passed through Port Royal. At various times the t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ASN_the-town-of-port-royal_Adams-TN.html
Port Royal was one of the earliest towns in Tennessee. It began as a settlers fort around 1785 and was founded as a town in 1797, one year after Tennessee became a state. The town became a center of regional commerce and remained an important town…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ASH_1859-masonic-lodge-general-store_Adams-TN.html
This building served as a lodge, general store, and post office from 1859 until the 1950s. Today it serves as the Port Royal State Park Headquarters.
The lower floor is divided into two rooms, the larger served as the general store and the smal…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ASB_port-royal_Adams-TN.html
One mile N. at confluence of Red River and Sulphur Ford Creek is Port Royal, early center of commerce and manufacturing. It was settled in 1784 and nearby was Weld, the first court in Tennessee County, N.C. established in 1788. The Red River Bapti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM116Q_emerald-hill_Clarksville-TN.html
Here was the home of Gustavus Henry (1804-1880). For three years a member of the Kentucky Legislature, he later served a term in the Tennessee Assembly. He represented Tennessee in the Senate of the Confederate States of America during the entire …