Pulaski in Giles County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Governor John C. Brown House

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 6, 2020

1. Governor John C. Brown House Marker

Inscription. Built between 1853 and 1860 by Dr. William Batte, this house is a significant example of Greek Revival architecture. As the home of Dr. Elihu Edmondson, it was occupied by Union troops during the Civil War. The house was owned by John C. Brown after his term as Governor of Tennessee. In 1927, the residence was sold to Dr. and Mrs. James Knox Polk Blackburn, who modernized the dwelling known as “Colonial Hall.” Martin Methodist College purchased the house in 1994. Two years later it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3F 44.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #11 James K. Polk, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 35° 12.001′ N, 87° 2.032′ W. Marker is in Pulaski, Tennessee, in Giles County. It is on West Madison Street west of North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker

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is at or near this postal address: 318 West Madison Street, Pulaski TN 38478, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in the Highland Rim.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: History of Colonial Hall (here, next to this marker); Grissom Colonial Hall (a few steps from this marker); Church of the Messiah (within shouting distance of this marker); This Well (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Donald Grady Davidson (1893~1966) John Crowe Ransom (1888~1974) (about 700 feet away); Sam Davis (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Pulaski (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pulaski Courthouse Square Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 6, 2020

2. Governor John C. Brown House Marker

markers in Pulaski.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 569 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 8, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on June 9, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.