Paris in Henry County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Paris Henry County Heritage Center
Inscription.
Built 1914
Museum for cultural and
historical activities to
enhance the present and future
Erected by Captain Charles Parham Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century and Colonel Gideon Macon Chapter, Daughters of American Colonists.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists, and the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 36° 18.476′ N, 88° 19.533′ W. Marker is in Paris, Tennessee, in Henry County. It is at the intersection of North Poplar Street and Greer Street, on the right when traveling south on North Poplar Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 614 N Poplar St, Paris TN 38242, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee. 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: 612 North Poplar (within shouting distance of this marker); Aden-Irvine House (within shouting distance of this marker); Walsh-Stack House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lasater-Morris House (about 600 feet away); Robert E. Lee School (approx. Ό mile away); John DeWitt Clinton Atkins (approx. 0.3 miles away); David Edward Jackson (approx. 0.3 miles away); John Wesley Crockett (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 570 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

