Near Parkers Crossroads in Henderson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Pleasant Exchange

Photographed by Shane Oliver, April 3, 2021

1. Pleasant Exchange Marker

Inscription. 2 miles southeast, this town was established in 1824 by William D. Carrington, who built there a hotel and distillery. At one time it had as many saloons as stores and was a noted gambling resort. It also had an excellent racetrack. It was virtually abandoned following the Civil War, which reduced most of its sporting patrons to penury.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4D 10.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.

Location. 35° 48.373′ N, 88° 23.359′ W. Marker is near Parkers Crossroads, Tennessee, in Henderson County. It is at the intersection of Tennessee Route 22 and Exchange Road, on the right when traveling north on Tennessee Route 22. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wildersville TN 38388, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker 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 walking distance of this marker: Parker's Crossroads City Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Parker's Crossroads (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Battle of Parker's Crossroads (approx. 0.6 miles away); Freeman's Battery (approx. 0.6 miles away);

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a different marker also named The Battle of Parker's Crossroads (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Tides of War (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of Parker's Crossroads (approx. 0.7 miles away); Morton's Battery (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Parkers Crossroads.

Photographed by Ken Smith, August 6, 2011

2. Pleasant Exchange Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,053 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 28, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on February 14, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.