Jackson in Madison County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Willow Banks / Chevy Chase
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 13, 2021
1. Chevy Chase Arboretum Marker
On this site stood Willow Banks, the 1824 home of William H. Stephens, prominent attorney, banker and colonel of the 6th Tennessee Infantry, CSA. A new home on the site, Chevy Chase, was built in 1915 by Clarence Pigford and donated to the First Presbyterian Church in 1951.
Erected 2006 by John Madison Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.
Location. 35° 38.484′ N, 88° 49.828′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Tennessee, in Madison County. Marker can be reached from North Highland Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1573 North Highland Avenue, Jackson TN 38301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Jackson Memorial Carillon and Carillon Tower at First Presbyterian Church (a few steps from this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wm. Holland House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lambuth College (approx. 1.3 miles away); Merry High School (approx. 1.4 miles away);
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 13, 2021
2. Willow Banks / Chevy Chase Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 13, 2021
3. The Chevy Chase mansion
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 13, 2021
4. Related Marker
The marker is behind the lion statue to the left of the stairs.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 17, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
