Clarksville in Montgomery County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

In Memory of Colonel Valentine Sevier

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 31, 2015

1. In Memory of Colonel Valentine Sevier Marker

Inscription.
First settler of Clarksville Tenn.
and his four sons
three of whom were killed in 1792
and one in 1794 by the Indians
and to other pioneers
of this county
who lost their lives in this manner.

Erected 1917 by Capt. Wm. Edmiston Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.

Location. 36° 31.528′ N, 87° 21.486′ W. Marker is in Clarksville, Tennessee, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of South 2nd Street (Old State Highway 76) and Munford Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 221 South 2nd Street, Clarksville TN 37040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Horace H. Lurton (here, next to this marker); Clarksville Federal Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clarksville Federal Building/Post Office/Customs House (about 300 feet away); Dog Hill (about 300 feet away); Pioneer Newspaper

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(about 300 feet away); Montgomery County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Austin Peay (about 500 feet away); Arlington Hotel (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksville.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Valentine Sevier. (Submitted on September 4, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Photographed By Shane Oliver, May 16, 2021

2. In Memory of Colonel Valentine Sevier Marker

In Memory of Colonel Valentine Sevier Marker is on left. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 31, 2015

3. In Memory of Colonel Valentine Sevier Marker is on left.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 31, 2015

4. In Memory of Colonel Valentine Sevier Marker

Colonel Valentine Sevier image. Click for full size.

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5. Colonel Valentine Sevier

Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 325 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 4, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 2. submitted on June 3, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 4, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.