Franklin in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Perkins-Howarth House

137 3rd Ave N

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 13, 2023

1. Perkins-Howarth House Marker

Inscription. This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by The United States Department of the Interior

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 35° 55.595′ N, 86° 52.205′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Tennessee, in Williamson County. It is on 3rd Avenue North, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 137 3rd Ave N, Franklin TN 37064, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in Greater Nashville.

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: Maury-Darby Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Franklin Downtown Historic District (about 500 feet away); U.S. Model 1841 6-Pounder Field Guns/Franklin Public Square During The Battle (about 500 feet away); Fourth Avenue Church of Christ (about 600 feet away); 320 Main Street (about 600 feet away); Franklin Town Square (about 600 feet away); Our Confederate Soldiers (about 600 feet away); Fifth Third Bank (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Also see . . . From Our House to YOURS: The Howarth House (Your Williamson). Issuu website entry:
Franklin's Most "Active" Haunted House: The Howarth House, also known as Cherry Manor, sits at the corner of 3rd Avenue North and Bridge Street in historic downtown Franklin. Many have been made aware of the

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house’s history and haunts, but we were made more aware of the home’s spooky reputation by Franklin Walking Tour’s owner Alicia King Marshal. During a recent interview with Alicia, she was asked what she considers the most “active” location on her tour. She said, “People have long said that Cherry Manor, on 3rd Avenue North, is the most active building in Franklin…possibly all of Tennessee. After going there thousands of times over the years, I would have to agree. It’s the only negative or dark haunting on any of my routes, and it definitely affects some people physically. While it draws many visitors here, I actually wish it wasn’t so well known because I don’t enjoy being close to the building every night. I stay off the porch and go to the next spot as soon as possible to wait for my guests when they’re ready to move on. The photos people have taken there are chilling, and (after checking them for any signs of tampering), I share them on my tours.” (Submitted on June 27, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia.)

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 13, 2023

2. Perkins-Howarth House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 894 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.