Watkins Park in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Marathon Motor Car

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 11, 2012

1. Marathon Motor Car Marker

Inscription. The Marathon Motor Car was manufactured here 1914-1916 by Southern Motor Works (later called Marathon). Four models, all touring cars, were powered by engines of 4 cylinders, 30/35 hp, & 6s of 50 hp, with wheelbases from 9'8" to 12'5". The plant closed operations in 1914 due to financial difficulties but continued a parts & service business until 1918.

Erected 1979 by The Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. (Marker Number 26.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, The Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 36° 9.899′ N, 86° 47.69′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Watkins Park. Marker is at the intersection of Clinton Street and 12th Avenue North, on the right when traveling west on Clinton Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marathon Motor Works (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Frankie Pierce Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Woman Suffrage Wins as Tennessee Ratifies

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Welcome to Frankie Pierce Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rev. Nelson G. Merry (approx. 0.3 miles away); Watkins Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Marshall Keeble (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bethlehem Centers of Nashville (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Marathon Motor Car Building 2 across street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 11, 2012

2. Marathon Motor Car Building 2 across street

Photographed By Gordon Govier, August 27, 2011

3. Marathon Motor Car Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 11, 2012

4. Marathon Motor Car Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 11, 2012

5. Marathon Motor Car Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 11, 2012

6. Marathon Motor Car Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 11, 2012

7. Marathon Motor Car Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 11, 2012

8. Marathon Motor Car Logo

Marathon Motor Car Building 2 Historical Poster image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 11, 2012

9. Marathon Motor Car Building 2 Historical Poster

The other Marathon Motor Building across the street the main building there is a mini car museum with lots of wonderful photo's info with the main entrance of this building.

Marathon Motor Car Building 2 Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 11, 2012

10. Marathon Motor Car Building 2 Museum

Exile Burkitt image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, July 11, 2012

11. Exile Burkitt

January 29, 1865 - January 16, 1943 One of the founders and first President of the Southern Motor Works. In 1912, the name of the company was changed to Marathon Motor Works.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2011, by Gordon Govier of Fitchburg, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,036 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on January 22, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 3. submitted on August 29, 2011, by Gordon Govier of Fitchburg, Wisconsin. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on September 10, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.