Lawrenceburg in Lawrence County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Garrett House
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 13, 2022
1. Garrett House Marker
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Tennessee
Historical Commission
Garrett House
Circa 1895
of Historic Places
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 35° 14.369′ N, 87° 20.158′ W. Marker is in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, in Lawrence County. It is at the intersection of South Military Avenue and Gallaher Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on South Military Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 S Military Ave, Lawrenceburg TN 38464, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee and in the Highland Rim. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jackson's Military Road (within shouting distance of this marker); David Crockett's Home (within shouting distance of this marker); James David Vaughan (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); James D. Vaughan (about 400 feet away); Lawrenceburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); Col. David Crockett (about 400 feet away); Lawrence County War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Skirmish at Lawrenceburg (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrenceburg.
Regarding Garrett House.
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The house is commonly associated with locally prominent citizen, James W. Garrett. Garrett was a local political leader and intelligent entrepreneur. He served two terms as the mayor of Lawrenceburg first in 1911 and then again in 1913. In March 1912 a smallpox epidemic broke out within the city and county. Garrett appointed a city sanitary committee to act with the county to deal with the situation. The committee successfully prevented the spread of the outbreak within the city limits.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 13, 2022
2. Garrett House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 606 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
