Clarksville in Montgomery County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Affricanna Town
1864-1867
Reverse Side
It was mostly families of U.S. Colored Troops soldiers that lived at the village. The village was separate from the refugee camp in Clarksville managed by the U.S. military and was not subjected to the refugee camp’s poor conditions. Many in the African American community in Montgomery County today are descended from these survivors of enslavement.
Erected 2022 by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3C 88.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 36° 32.997′ N, 87° 18.307′ W. Marker is in Clarksville, Tennessee, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Dunbar Cave Road, 0.1 miles east of Old Dunbar Cave Road, on the left when traveling east. Marker is near Swan Lake at Dunbar Cave State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Old Dunbar Cave Rd, Clarksville TN 37043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dunbar Cave (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Dunbar Cave (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Affricanna Town (within shouting distance of this marker); The Three Sisters Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Dunbar Cave (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1933 Swimming Pool & Bathhouse (about 400 feet away); Roy Acuff (about 600 feet away); The Dunbar Family (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksville.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on September 22, 2023, by Meghan E. Gattignolo of Clarksville, Tn, Usa. 3. submitted on September 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.