Clarksville in Montgomery County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Sevier Station
The site is further significant in Clarksville history as the location of the Atkinson house. Thomas Atkinson was a farmer, successful merchant, and developer of the short-lived town of Cumberland (present-day New Providence). In c. 1819, Atkinson built a two-story home, possibly utilizing this structure as a detached kitchen. The Atkinson house was demolished in 1988.
Erected 2013 by the Captain Wm. Edmiston Chapter D. A. R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. 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° 32.611′ N, 87° 22.453′ W. Marker is in Clarksville, Tennessee, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Walker Street , 0.3 miles Providence Boulevard (Alternate U.S. 41), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 Walker Street, Clarksville TN 37042, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Valentine Sevier, Memorial (here, next to this marker); Valentine Sevier Station (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Defiance (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Defiance (about 700 feet away); Fort Defiance Interpretive Center (about 800 feet away); Bringing the War to Clarksville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Building Fort Sevier (Defiance) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Forts Versus Ironclads (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksville.
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Also see . . . Revisiting the Massacre at Sevier Station. (Submitted on September 26, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 521 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 26, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 2. submitted on May 10, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 26, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 6, 7. submitted on May 10, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 8. submitted on September 26, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.