Clarksville in Montgomery County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Robert Loftin Newman

1827 - 1912

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 31, 2015

1. Robert Loftin Newman Marker

Inscription. 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 lieutenant in the Confederate Army from 1861-1864. Although he traveled extensively, his permanent home was a house which stood here. Newman died in New York and was returned to Clarksville for burial.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3C-51.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list.

Location. 36° 31.812′ N, 87° 21.195′ W. Marker is in Clarksville, Tennessee, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of University Avenue (Alternate U.S. 41) and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on University Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 608 Main Street, Clarksville TN 37040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Recapture of Clarksville (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Montgomery County College (about 500 feet away); Austin Peay State University

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(about 500 feet away); St. John Missionary Baptist Church (about 600 feet away); St. Peter African Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); Archwood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Catholic Church and Rectory (approx. 0.2 miles away); Asahel Huntington Patch / Patch Foundry (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksville.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Robert Newman. (Submitted on September 22, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Robert Loftin Newman image. Click for full size.

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2. Robert Loftin Newman

The view of Main Street & University Avenue intersection. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 31, 2015

3. The view of Main Street & University Avenue intersection.

Looking towards Austin Peay State University. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 31, 2015

4. Looking towards Austin Peay State University.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 382 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 22, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.