Near Buchanan in Henry County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Scott Fitzhugh Bridge Pavilion

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 5, 2023

1. Scott Fitzhugh Bridge Pavilion Marker

Inscription. This section of Scott Fitzhugh Bridge that once spanned the Tennessee River at Paris Landing is preserved on this site as a memorial to Mr. Fitzhugh, Paris attorney who served as Speaker of the State Senate. The original bridge, built in 1930, was named in his honor. When replaced in 1993 by the present Ned McWherter Bridge a movement began to save one span which was moved here.

Much to the credit for success of this effort is due to Lisa Green. Thanks also to bridge builder Ben McKinnon for donating this span, the state D.O.T. and many others who gave time and money to move and renovate the span to make it usable as a pavilion in the state park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 36° 26.455′ N, 88° 4.667′ W. Marker is near Buchanan, Tennessee, in Henry County. It is on Marina Drive 0.2 miles east of Fishing Pier Drive, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41 53E Marina Dr, Buchanan TN 38222, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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is in West Tennessee.

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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Prelude to Johnsonville (a few steps from this marker); Forrest at Paris Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); Naval Warfare (approx. 0.3 miles away); That Devil Forrest (approx. 0.4 miles away); Memorial Honoring Those Who Served (approx. 2.1 miles away); Fort Henry (approx. 3.7 miles away); An Unfinished Fort (approx. 4.2 miles away in Kentucky); Forrest Stages A Raid (approx. 4.3 miles away in Kentucky). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buchanan.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 4, 2023

2. Scott Fitzhugh Bridge Pavilion Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,185 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 8, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.