Near Williamsport in Maury County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
The Gordon House
Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015
1. The Gordon House Marker
In the early 1800's, Gordon settled here as ferry operator, trader, farmer, and Indian fighter. Because military expeditions kept him away from home, his wife Dorothea supervised the building of the house. Gordon died shortly after it was completed, but Mrs. Gordon lived here until her death in 1859. In 1978 the National Park Service restored the house to its original appearance.
A ten-minute walk beginning here leads to a section of the original Natchez Trace and the Duck River ferry site.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Natchez Trace series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 35° 43.209′ N, 87° 15.605′ W. Marker is near Williamsport, Tennessee, in Maury County. Marker can be reached from Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 407.7) south of Williamsport Pike (Tennessee Highway 50), on the right when traveling north
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named The Gordon House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Family Farm ... Working in Harmony with the Environment (approx. 2.2 miles away); Welcome! (approx. 2˝ miles away); Highland Rim Section (approx. 2˝ miles away); Natchez Trace Parkway (approx. 2˝ miles away); Jackson Branch – A Stolen Stream (approx. 2˝ miles away); Old Trace Walk (approx. 3.3 miles away); Old Well Cemetery (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsport.
Also see . . . Natchez Trace - National Park Service Website. (Submitted on June 10, 2015.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015
2. Marker in Front of the Gordon House
Photographed By Duane Hall, June 4, 2015
3. Trail to Duck River Ferry Site
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 426 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
