Gallatin in Sumner County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Trousdale Place

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, November 11, 2022

1. Trousdale Place Marker

Inscription. Built by John Bowen prior to 1820 and purchased in 1822 by William Trousdale, Governor of Tennessee, 1849-1851. He fought in the War of 1812, and the Creek, Seminole, and Mexican Wars, and was brevetted brigadier-general by President Polk in 1848. In 1900 the house was given to Clark Chapter No. 13 U.D.C. by Annie Berry Trousdale, wife of William Trousdale’s son, Julius, a Confederate veteran.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3B 35.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #11 James K. Polk, the Tennessee Historical Commission, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. 36° 23.25′ N, 86° 26.95′ W. Marker is in Gallatin, Tennessee, in Sumner County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (Tennessee Route 25) and South Locust Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 183 W Main St, Gallatin TN 37066, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Trousdale Place (here, next to this marker); Confederate Soldiers Monument (a few steps from this

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marker); a different marker also named Trousdale Place (within shouting distance of this marker); The Westward Movement (within shouting distance of this marker); Gallatin, Tennessee (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gallatin Public Square (about 500 feet away); Maywood (about 500 feet away); City Cemetery / Mexican War Monument (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gallatin.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 23, 2013

2. Trousdale Place Marker

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 23, 2013

3. Trousdale Place Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 568 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 23, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.