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

Triune

Photographed By Donald Raby, October 12, 2009

1. Triune Marker

Inscription. This village dates from about 1800 and was first called Hardeman Cross Roads. After 1849 it took the name of the Methodist Church and became known as Triune. Prior to the Civil War, Triune was a flourshing center of commerce and agriculture. Known for its fine schools and stately homes, the Triune district's four academies attracted students from afar. Hardeman Academy built one-fourth mile west in 1831, burned in 1904. Westview, the elegant antebellum mansion of Samuel Perkins, stood about a half mile south until it burned in 1927. From 1863-1865 Triune was occupied by Union soldiers who destroyed homes, schools and churches. At least fifteen engagements were fought here.

Erected 1999 by Williamson County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee – Williamson County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 35° 51.374′ N, 86° 39.505′ W. Marker is in Arrington, Tennessee, in Williamson County. Marker is at the intersection of Nolensville Road (U.S. 41) and Old Murphreesboro

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Road, on the right when traveling north on Nolensville Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7950 Nolensville Road, College Grove TN 37046, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wilson Creek Primitive Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bostick Female Academy (approx. ¼ mile away); Triune United Methodist Church (approx. half a mile away); Triune Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Green Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Est. 1870 / (approx. 1.4 miles away); Kings’ Chapel Cemetery / Major William Edmondson (approx. 1.7 miles away); Kings' Chapel (approx. 1.8 miles away); Kix Brooks (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arrington.

More about this marker. Marker states: In memory of Dr. Garner M. Jordan (1838-1908. I visited this marker in 2006 and 2009. Photos indicate removal of old building nearby.

Truine Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Donald Raby, October 17, 2009

2. Truine Marker

Triune Marker Scene image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Donald Raby, July 14, 2006

3. Triune Marker Scene

Photographed By Donald Raby, July 14, 2006

4. Triune marker scene

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2010, by Donald Raby of Knoxville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,602 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 8, 2010, by Donald Raby of Knoxville, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.