Monterey in Putnam County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Ludwig Lamp

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 8, 2025

1. Ludwig Lamp Marker

Inscription. This signal lamp was originally placed on the Nickel Plate RR in Ohio where, as a young USN veteran, John Ludwig worked as a fireman. John moved on to Florida where he raised his five children. After retiring from Bell South, John and his wife came to Monterey and became charter members of the Monterey Depot Historical Society. A cousin of John's discovered this discarded lamp and MDHS made arrangements to recover and restore it. The Ludwig Lamp proudly stands as a tribute to John Ludwig because of his many contributions to Monterey and the surrounding community.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 36° 8.802′ N, 85° 16.055′ W. Marker is in Monterey, Tennessee, in Putnam County. It is at the intersection of South Chestnut Street and E Depot Ave, on the left when traveling north on South Chestnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 S Chestnut St, Monterey TN 38574, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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: Phillips Shoes (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. John T. Wilder (within shouting distance of this marker); Cup and Saucer (within shouting distance of this marker); Stokes' Atrocity (about 300

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feet away, measured in a direct line); The Wilder Block (about 400 feet away); Post Office (about 400 feet away); Goff's Drug Store (about 500 feet away); Horn's Shed (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 8, 2025

2. Ludwig Lamp Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.