Franklin in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Franklin Housing Authority (FHA)/ Reddick Street
Reddick Street
John Watt Reddick (1880-1941) was a prominent leader in the African-American community in Franklin. The son of Bolen Reddick (1840-1910) and Mariah McGavock Otey Reddick (1832-1922), he was a marksman in the U.S. Army and served in the Philippines during the Spanish American War. He worked as a L & N R.R. mail clerk with distinction. He served as Tennessee Grand Master of the Mosaic Templars, a benevolent society to protect
widows
and orphans. John W. Reddick was a strong advocate
for the education of African American children
during a time when their opportunities were limited
by law and custom. In 1953, Reddick Homes and
Reddick Street were named in honor of John Watt
Reddick by the Franklin Housing Authority.
Erected 2017 by Williamson County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 35° 54.907′ N, 86° 52.547′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Tennessee, in Williamson County. Marker is on Granbury Street 0.1 miles west of Columbia Avenue (Business U.S. 31), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklin TN 37064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Beasley Town / Bate's Division on the Western Flank (within shouting distance of this marker); Epic Struggle in the Carter Garden (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle Ground Academy (about 700 feet away); 44th Missouri Infantry (about 700 feet away); Battle of Franklin (about 800 feet away); The Carter Farm (approx. 0.2 miles away); Main Entrenchment Federal Battle Line
(approx. 0.2 miles away); Captain Theodrick (Tod) Carter (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
Also see . . .
1. Franklin Housing Authority website. (Submitted on October 14, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. John Watt Reddick. Find A Grave entry (Submitted on January 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 4 times this year. Last updated on December 31, 2020, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on October 14, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2. submitted on December 31, 2020, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 14, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 6. submitted on January 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.