Springfield in Robertson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Springfield Historic District

Residential Section

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 24, 2013

1. Springfield Historic District Residential Section Marker

Inscription. This area is a city designated residential historic district. Although settled in 1796, the existing homes in this neighborhood date from 1833. They include a wide range of architectural styles. These homes stand as a lasting testimony to the generations of people who have called Springfield home.

Erected by Historic District Residents.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.

Location. 36° 30.585′ N, 86° 53.278′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Tennessee, in Robertson County. It is on West 5th Avenue (Tennessee Route 49) west of North Oak Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield TN 37172, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee,

in the Highland Rim,

and in Greater Nashville.

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: First United Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); An Army In Springfield (about 700 feet away); Fallen Confederate Soldiers (about 700 feet away); Robertson County Courthouse (about 800 feet away); Robertson County Korean War Memorial (about 800 feet away); Robertson County Vietnam Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also

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named Robertson County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robertson County World War II Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Springfield Historic District Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 24, 2013

2. Springfield Historic District Marker

Historic District Residential Section image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 24, 2013

3. Historic District Residential Section

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 24, 2013

4. Historic District Residential Section

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 24, 2013

5. Historic District Residential Section

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 871 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 12, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.