Franklin in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Riverview

May 15, 2020

1. Riverview Marker

Inscription. Built in 1902 by Henry Hunter Mayberry (1861-1931), a native of Williamson County and a man of integrity, broad vision and generosity. He was the developer of Franklin’s water system and gave the only spring large enough to service it. In 1908 he was the builder and president of the Franklin-Nashville Interurban, the first in the state. Its hourly service resulted in the town’s increased business growth with Nashville. Mr. Mayberry also built the Nashville-Gallatin Interurban.

Erected 1976 by Williamson County Bicentennial Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 35° 55.736′ N, 86° 51.913′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Tennessee, in Williamson County. Marker is on Franklin Road (US 31) north of 1st Avenue S, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklin TN 37064, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cox House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Price Buchanan (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Harpeth River Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Williamson County Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Williamson County Jails / The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Factory Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Harpeth Square / Harpeth Square and Historic Neighbors (approx. ¼ mile away); Franklin Cotton Factory and Foundry / Lillie Mills (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 25, 2013

2. Riverview Marker

Riverview Mansion owned by Henry H. Mayberry image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 25, 2013

3. Riverview Mansion owned by Henry H. Mayberry

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 676 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 15, 2020. 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.