Gainesboro in Jackson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Orion Clemens

1825-1897

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 4, 2020

1. Orion Clemens Marker

Inscription. Orion Clemens was born to John and Jane Lampton Clemens on July 7, 1825, in Gainesboro. Orion became a writer, printer, inventor, lawyer, secretary and Acting Governor of the Nevada Territory during the Lincoln Administration. After the Civil War, he returned to his birthplace once. He was the older brother of Samuel Clemens, who is better known as Mark Twain.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2D 44.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 7, 1825.

Location. 36° 21.308′ N, 85° 39.555′ W. Marker is in Gainesboro, Tennessee, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of South Union Street and West Gore Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Union Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 South Union Street, Gainesboro TN 38562, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Michaux's Discovery (a few steps from this marker); Alvan Cullen Gillem (within shouting distance of this marker); Jamie Dailey

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Field Hospital (about 800 feet away); The Austin Peay Bridge (approx. 1.3 miles away); Cumberland River Campaign (approx. 1.9 miles away); Judge John Jordan Gore (approx. 3.2 miles away); Flynn Creek Impact Crater (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gainesboro.

Also see . . . Orion Clemens (Wikipedia). (Submitted on October 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 4, 2020

2. Orion Clemens Marker

Orion Clemens image. Click for full size.

Courtesy Nevada State Archives

3. Orion Clemens

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 457 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.