Gainesboro in Jackson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Michaux's Discovery
1796
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 21, 2021
1. Michaux's Discovery Marker
Traveling through the Tennessee country, André Michaux, a French botanist, arrived at Fort Blount on the first of March. On the next day in the vicinity of Flynn's Creek about 12 miles from the fort, he discovered the native ornamental yellowwood, scientifically known as Cladrastis lutea. It was designated Tennessee's Bicentennial tree in 1991 by the Tennessee General Assembly.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2D 46.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.
Location. 36° 21.302′ N, 85° 39.542′ 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 north on South Union Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 S Union St, 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. Orion Clemens (a few steps from this marker); Alvan Cullen Gillem (within shouting distance of this marker); Jamie Dailey (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Field Hospital
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Also see . . .
1. André Michaux at Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 21, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia.)
2. Cladrastis kentukea at Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 21, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 4, 2020
2. Michaux's Discovery Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 4, 2020
3. Michaux's Discovery Marker
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 21, 2021
4. Cladrastis lutea or the American Yellowwood
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 449 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 21, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4. submitted on August 21, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
