Clinton in Anderson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Clinton City Hall
1949
Photographed By Tom Bosse, January 28, 2023
1. Clinton City Hall Marker
Inscription.
Clinton City Hall. The city of Clinton was incorporated on October 9, 1890, although it has been in existence since the establishment of Anderson County in 1801. The legislature appointed commissioners to locate a county seat "as near the river Clinch, on the north side, as circumstances will permit, between Island Ford and Samuel Worthington's.” Forty acres were purchased from John Leib for $500 and named Burrville for Vice President Aaron Burr. The town was renamed Clinton in 1809 after Burr's disgraceful duel with Alexander Hamilton. The current city hall was built in 1949.
The city of Clinton was incorporated on October 9, 1890, although it has been in existence since the establishment of Anderson County in 1801. The legislature appointed commissioners to locate a county seat "as near the river Clinch, on the north side, as circumstances will permit, between Island Ford and Samuel Worthington's.” Forty acres were purchased from John Leib for $500 and named Burrville for Vice President Aaron Burr. The town was renamed Clinton in 1809 after Burr's disgraceful duel with Alexander Hamilton. The current city hall was built in 1949.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, Clinton Historic Downtown series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 9, 1890.
Location. 36° 6.022′ N, 84° 8.073′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Tennessee, in Anderson County. Marker is at the intersection of North Bowling Street and West Broad Street, on the left when traveling north on North Bowling Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 North Bowling Street, 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. Clinton High School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anderson County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Terrapin Hill (about 500 feet away);
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2023, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2023, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
