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

Springfield

County Seat

Photographed by Duane Hall, June 3, 2015

1. Springfield County Seat Marker

Inscription. Springfield was named as the seat of justice for Robertson County in 1796. By 1798 a town survey and map were completed and the lots sold for $8.00 each. The Public Square is on the National Register as a Historic District.

Erected by Charlotte Reeves Robertson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.

Location. 36° 30.565′ N, 86° 53.083′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Tennessee, in Robertson County. It is at the intersection of 5th Avenue (Tennessee Route 49) and N. Main Street, on the right when traveling west on 5th Avenue. Marker is located at the northeast corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 408 N Main St, 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: Robertson County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Robertson County Vietnam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Robertson County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Robertson County World War II Tree Memorial

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

(within shouting distance of this marker); Fallen Confederate Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Robertson County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robertson County Korean War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Tennessee Light and Power Company (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Photographed by Duane Hall, June 3, 2015

2. Springfield County Seat Marker

Located on the south side of the UT Extension building

View to West Along 5th Avenue (SR 49) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, June 3, 2015

3. View to West Along 5th Avenue (SR 49)

View to East Along 5th Avenue (SR 49) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, June 3, 2015

4. View to East Along 5th Avenue (SR 49)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 712 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 19, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.