Near Fairview in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Evangeline Bowie, M.D.

(1898 - 1992)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 6, 2021

1. Evangeline Bowie, M.D. Marker

Inscription. With her innovative ecology practices, Dr. Evangeline Bowie transformed this area from a washed-out, barren wasteland into a rich woodland and passed it along to her neighbors in Fairview. With the help of the financial acumen of her sister, Anna Bowie, M.D., and the nature love of her sister, Thelma Byrd Bowie, “Ms. Van” directed the reclaiming of the land and the planting of the trees to show the world what could be done to bring the earth back to its rightful heritage. This large acreage nature park is her legacy to generations of the future.

Erected 1997 by Williamson County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee – Williamson County Historical Society series list.

Location. 35° 58.211′ N, 87° 8.292′ W. Marker is near Fairview, Tennessee, in Williamson County. Marker is on Bowie Lake Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in Bowie Nature Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview TN 37062, 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. Marion’s Rifles, CSA / Baxter’s Company Tennessee Light Artillery, CSA

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Triangle School (approx. 2.1 miles away); Jingo Post Office / Triangle School (approx. 2.1 miles away); Horn Tavern Springs / Pasadena (approx. 2.3 miles away); Hudgins Cemetery / Union Valley (approx. 2.7 miles away); Caney Fork Furnace (approx. 2.8 miles away); Fernvale (approx. 3.7 miles away); Flagpole Campground / Pinewood Road (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairview.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 6, 2021

2. Evangeline Bowie, M.D. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 357 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.