Clinton in Anderson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Market Street
1869
Photographed By Tom Bosse, January 28, 2023
1. Market Street Marker
Inscription.
Market Street. Formerly known as Depot Street, a business district developed near the depot after the first train passed through Clinton in 1869. Market Street boomed in the 1880's, welcoming travelers and citizens alike with its variety of stores, taverns, hotels, and theaters. In the earliest years, sawmills, zinc works, and the pearling industry thrived here as well. There were two devastating fires, one in 1905 and larger one in 1908 that destroyed the majority of the buildings on the street that were not brick. After the second fire, the city of Clinton passed an ordinance outlawing wooden buildings. The lowest area of the street, known as The Flats, was underwater during the flood of 1929.
Formerly known as Depot Street, a business district developed near the depot after the first train passed through Clinton in 1869. Market Street boomed in the 1880's, welcoming travelers and citizens alike with its variety of stores, taverns, hotels, and theaters. In the earliest years, sawmills, zinc works, and the pearling industry thrived here as well. There were two devastating fires, one in 1905 and larger one in 1908 that destroyed the majority of the buildings on the street that were not brick. After the second fire, the city of Clinton passed an ordinance outlawing wooden buildings. The lowest area of the street, known as The Flats, was underwater during the flood of 1929.
Location. 36° 6.19′ N, 84° 7.924′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Tennessee, in Anderson County. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and North Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clinton TN 37716, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rutherford Building (here, next to this marker); Taylor & Son Building
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2023, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 29, 2023, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
