Germantown in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Southern Railway
Erected by Germantown Historical Preservation Association. (Marker Number 12.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 35° 5.215′ N, 89° 48.665′ W. Marker is in Germantown, Tennessee, in Shelby County. Marker can be reached from South Germantown Road (Tennessee Route 177) south of Southern Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in the parking lot between the Germantown Train Depot Museum and Germantown Parks & Recreation. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2260 West St, Germantown TN 38138, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. War Comes to Germantown (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Germantown (a few steps from this marker); Glenn's Grocery and Dr. Seay's Office (1940s) (within shouting distance of this marker); Germantown, Tennessee (within shouting distance of this marker); Germantown Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Germantown Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); S.A. Oakley (within shouting distance of this marker); Germantown Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Germantown.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.