Clarksville in Montgomery County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
The Montgomery County Negro Agricultural Fair
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Pope G. Garrett, Sr.
1899-1994
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 4, 2022
1. The Montgomery County Negro Agricultural Fair Marker side
Pope G. Garrett, Sr. Pope Garrett, Sr. was the board secretary of the Montgomery County Negro Agricultural Fair from its inception until its end in 1962. A leader within the African American community, Garrett was a Montgomery magistrate, a successful businessman, an active Free Mason, and chairman of the Negro Progressive Club in Montgomery County. He insured the success of the yearly agricultural fair and was a central figure in the Clarksville community during the era of segregation.
Erected 2022 by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3C 87.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Notable Events. In addition, it is included
this page online
Location. 36° 32.323′ N, 87° 21.34′ W. Marker is in Clarksville, Tennessee, in Montgomery County. It is at the intersection of Farris Drive and Drane Street, on the left when traveling west on Farris Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 345 Farris Dr, Clarksville TN 37040, 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 and specifically in the Upper South. 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: Headquarters of the United States Colored Troops (approx. Ό mile away); Lincoln Homes (approx. 0.3 miles away); Emerald Hill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Burt High School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Steve Enloe Wylie
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 4, 2022
2. Pope G. Garrett, Sr. Marker side
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 486 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
