City Center in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The Chattanooga Brush Electric Light Company

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 12, 2015

1. The Chattanooga Brush Electric Light Company Marker

Inscription.

The first central electric generating station in the south began operating on this site May 6, 1882. The Brush Electric Light Company of Chattanooga was formed by five Civil War veterans. They were:

- Hiram S. Chamberlain, USA
- George C. Connor, CSA
- H. Clay Evans, USA
- Summerfield A. Key, CSA
- W. S. Marshall, USA

The "Lighting Station" was operated from 1882 until 1887 when the Brush Electric Light Company was combined with the Hauss Electric Lighting and Power Company to form the Chattanooga Electric Light Company.

Text on Monument:

1882

Erected by Chattanooga Section, IEEE.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1852.

Location. 35° 2.63′ N, 85° 18.763′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in City Center. Marker is on Carter Street near West 11th Street, on the right when traveling south. This marker is located in downtown Chattanooga, across the street from the Chattanooga Marriott Downtown, and along the side of a downtown parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chattanooga TN 37402, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. Military History of Chattanooga (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Union Depot (about 800 feet away); Crutchfield House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Crutchfield House (approx. 0.2 miles away); A point in the 2D Line of Works (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Post Office (approx. ¼ mile away); Crane Building (approx. ¼ mile away); A Point in the 2d Line of Works (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 12, 2015

2. The Chattanooga Brush Electric Light Company Marker

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 12, 2015

3. The Chattanooga Brush Electric Light Company Marker

View of the marker looking south along Carter Street.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 12, 2015

4. The Chattanooga Brush Electric Light Company Marker

View of the marker looking north along Carter Street.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 12, 2015

5. The Chattanooga Brush Electric Light Company Marker

View of the marker looking west.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 502 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 16, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.