Dover in Stewart County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
History of the Stewart County Courthouse
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 4, 2010
1. History of the Stewart County Courthouse Marker
Inscription.
History of the Stewart County Courthouse. . The first courthouse in Stewart County, Tennessee was erected in June 1806 in the Township of Dover. In 1823, the original log courthouse was replaced and later destroyed by fire during the Civil War in 1862. The courthouse was rebuilt in 1870. It was a two-story brick building with a tin roof and cupola. That courthouse was torn down in 1965 and relocated on the Northwest side of Donelson Parkway to make room for highway improvements. Bank of Dover, a branch of Legends Bank, was erected in 2003 near the site of the demolished courthouse and stands as a replica of the Stewart County Courthouse built in 1870.
The first courthouse in Stewart County, Tennessee was erected in June 1806 in the Township of Dover. In 1823, the original log courthouse was replaced and later destroyed by fire during the Civil War in 1862. The courthouse was rebuilt in 1870. It was a two-story brick building with a tin roof and cupola. That courthouse was torn down in 1965 and relocated on the Northwest side of Donelson Parkway to make room for highway improvements. Bank of Dover, a branch of Legends Bank, was erected in 2003 near the site of the demolished courthouse and stands as a replica of the Stewart County Courthouse built in 1870.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1806.
Location. 36° 29.267′ N, 87° 50.36′ W. Marker is in Dover, Tennessee, in Stewart County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 79) and Spring Street (State Highway 49), on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dover TN 37058, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 827 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
