Clarksville in Montgomery County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Emerald Hill

Photographed by Meghan E. Gattignolo, March 3, 2012

1. Emerald Hill Marker

Inscription. Here was the home of Gustavus Henry (1804-1880). For three years a member of the Kentucky Legislature, he later served a term in the Tennessee Assembly. He represented Tennessee in the Senate of the Confederate States of America during the entire existence of that government.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3C 14.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Man-Made Features • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list.

Location. 36° 32.364′ N, 87° 21.697′ W. Marker is in Clarksville, Tennessee, in Montgomery County. It can be reached from Patrick Street. The marker is in front of a large house on top of a big hill far removed from the main road. The house and hill are visible on the right side of North Second St, as you drive north. The road is also part of highway 41A. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clarksville TN 37040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in the Highland Rim.

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: Steve Enloe Wylie (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mrs. Josiah Morrison / Nancy Wells (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Montgomery County Negro Agricultural Fair / Pope G. Garrett, Sr.

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Riverview Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Smith-Trahern Mansion (approx. 0.3 miles away); Headquarters of the United States Colored Troops (approx. 0.4 miles away); Freedmen School and Church (approx. half a mile away); Drane-Foust House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksville.

More about this marker. The house on Emerald Hill is now used by Austin Peay State University as the Austin Peay Alumni Center, and as a venue for university-related functions. They also give tours of the house.

Additional keywords. Civil War

February 1, 2016

2. Emerald Hill Marker

Courtesy of the Austin Peay State University Alumni Association at the Pace Alumni Center located in Emerald Hill.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2012, by Meghan E. Gattignolo of Clarksville, Tn, Usa. This page has been viewed 1,173 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 29, 2012, by Meghan E. Gattignolo of Clarksville, Tn, Usa. 2. submitted on February 1, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.