Trenton in Gibson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Gibson County Courthouse

Photographed by Ken Smith, May 8, 2012

1. Gibson County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. The Gibson County Courthouse, built in 1899, is the fourth one to have occupied this site. The first courthouse was a log structure built in 1824, the year following the organization of the county, a process commenced by David Crockett, who was then a state legislator. The second courthouse, a brick building, was erected in 1829. In 1839, a new brick building was constructed, and it served until its removal in 1899. Notables, such as James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson, spoke at this site.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4B 35.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #17 Andrew Johnson, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 35° 58.856′ N, 88° 56.507′ W. Marker is in Trenton, Tennessee, in Gibson County. It is at the intersection of Eaton Street (Tennessee Route 104, 77) and South College Street ( Route 367), on the left when traveling east on Eaton Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Trenton TN 38382, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: David Crockett (a few steps from this marker); Gibson County Confederate Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Fighting for Trenton (within shouting distance of this marker); Female Collegiate Institute (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Fighting for Trenton (approx. ¼ mile away); Forrest at Trenton (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Fighting for Trenton (approx. ¾ mile away); C.S.A. Camp Trenton (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.

More about this marker. Marker is on the south lawn of the courthouse. The street is one-way around the courthouse.

Photographed by Ken Smith, May 8, 2012

2. Gibson County Courthouse Marker

Gibson County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ken Smith, May 8, 2012

3. Gibson County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,114 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 9, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.