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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O47_wilma-glodean-rudolph_Clarksville-TN.html
Born on June 23, 1940, Wilma G. Rudolph, a native of Clarksville, overcame illness, poverty and segregation to become an Olympic champion sprinter. A graduate of Burt High School, she won a bronze medal in the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Aust…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O46_austin-peay-state-university_Clarksville-TN.html
Established in 1926 as a normal school named for one of Tennessee's governors, its present title dates from 1966. The seven educational institutions preceding it here were: Rural Academy, 1806-10; Mt. Pleasant Academy, 1811-24; Clarksville Academy…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O45_horace-h-lurton_Clarksville-TN.html
Horace H. Lurton was a Confederate soldier, prisoner of war, lawyer, and the first president of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank. A member of the Tennessee Supreme Court, in 1893 he became its Chief Justice. Appointed by President Grover Cl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O3Y_robert-loftin-newman_Clarksville-TN.html
Born in Richmond, Virginia, Newman moved with his family to Clarksville when he was eleven. He studied art in New York, England, and France. Nationally recognized for his work, over 190 of his paintings have been located. Newman served as a lieute…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O3X_clarence-cameron-white_Clarksville-TN.html
Dr. Clarence Cameron White, born in Clarksville, Tennessee, rose to international prominence as a violinist, composer, educator and conductor. He studied composition with Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and violin with Michael Zacherewitsch. White taught …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O3W_kennedy-and-glenns-bank_Clarksville-TN.html
This private bank was founded in a brick building on the west side of the Public Square in April 1854, and shortly thereafter incorporated as the Northern Bank of Tennessee. During the War Between the States its funds and securities were smuggled …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O3V_trinity-episcopal-church_Clarksville-TN.html
Trinity Parish Church, founded in 1832, is one of the five oldest Episcopal parishes in Tennessee. This Romanesque building was completed in 1877, at a cost of $40,000. Cave Johnson (1793-1866), U.S. Postmaster General; Gustavus A. Henry (1804-188…
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.…