Granville in Jackson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Granville, Tennessee
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 22, 2013
1. Granville, Tennessee Marker
Inscription.
Granville, Tennessee. . Settled in 1799, the settlers originally called this area Beech Hill. Incorporated in 1837, the name was changed to Granville. It became a booming riverboat town that included five general stores, a bank, post office, gristmill, blacksmith shop, icehouse, funeral home, service station, hotel, barber and beauty shops, doctor offices, and riverboat warehouses. During World War II, Granville served as a “maneuvers” training site for the United States Army. Up to the 1970s agriculture was also a focus of the town.
Settled in 1799, the settlers originally called this area Beech Hill. Incorporated in 1837, the name was changed to Granville. It became a booming riverboat town that included five general stores, a bank, post office, gristmill, blacksmith shop, icehouse, funeral home, service station, hotel, barber and beauty shops, doctor offices, and riverboat warehouses. During World War II, Granville served as a “maneuvers” training site for the United States Army. Up to the 1970s agriculture was also a focus of the town.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2D 39.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1799.
Location. 36° 16.303′ N, 85° 47.811′ W. Marker is in Granville, Tennessee, in Jackson County. Marker is on Clover Street (SR96) west of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Granville TN 38564, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Granville, Tennessee. Visiting Middle Tennessee or the Upper Cumberland? (Submitted on September 8, 2013, by Chris Neeley, Granville Museum of Granville, TN.)
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 22, 2013
2. Granville, Tennessee Marker
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3. Granville, Tennessee Marker
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4. Granville, Tennessee Marker
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5. Granville, Tennessee Marker
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6. Granville, Tennessee Marker
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8. Granville, Tennessee Marker
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9. Granville, Tennessee Marker
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10. Granville, Tennessee Marker
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11. Granville, Tennessee Marker
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14. Granville, Tennessee Marker
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