Between 100 and 200 millions of years ago, a
meteor near 1,000 feet in diameter, weighing in
excess of 100 million tons and traveling more
than 10 miles per second, struck the earth at
this location with a shattering impact. . . . — — Map (db m155812) HM
(Side one/ center panel) Dedicated to all veterans of Houston County
to the honor and glory of those who bravely served to keep our country
a land of freedom.
These listed gave their live during wartime
(Left panel)
World War I . . . — — Map (db m277952) WM
In 1911 the Erin Elementary/High School was constructed high upon hill above. These steps were constructed to provide a safe access to the school. Before busses were mechanically able to go up and down the winding gravel road, all students and . . . — — Map (db m205471) HM
This historic church evolved from an earlier Union Church to become
the Methodist Episcopal Church
South. This land was acquired in 1877
to build a wooden structure. The
first appointed minister was Rev. J. H.
Garrett in 1879. The present . . . — — Map (db m277919) HM
Medal of Honor
Awarded to
Francis C. Green Sgt.
Company K, 8th U. S. Cavalry September 6, 1869 Arizona
Victorio and Nana Apache Campaigns
Born 1835 Mt. Vernon, Indiana Died March 13, 1905
Resided and Buried - Erin, . . . — — Map (db m277923) WM
The articles beneath this triangle were deposited by Erin Council 121 Royal and Select Masters on March 13, 1993 under authority of the Houston County Court of the state of Tennessee here to remain for 50 years!
Officers of the Council
G W . . . — — Map (db m277921) HM
In the beginning most of the trains were
passenger, mail, and package trains with
two or three cars loaded with general
merchandise.
Houston County was rich in natural resources including wood products, limestone, and coal shipped from Guthrie . . . — — Map (db m277916) HM
These kilns were erected around 1870 when the lime industry began to
flourish in Houston County. History records that John Conroy of
Clarksville was the first to operate a limekiln in this vicinity. The kilns
were constructed of chiseled stone, . . . — — Map (db m162741) HM
The Quarry Lime Kiln, the only one of four original kilns that remains at this site situated along the edge of a large limestone quarry, was constructed of a limestone exterior and brick interior c. 1880s. Considered the largest and most modern of . . . — — Map (db m205476) HM
Established in 1860 as a station on the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad, Stewart Station was named for Duncan Stewart, an early settler in this area. His settlement is believed to be the first in what is now Houston County. By 1878 the . . . — — Map (db m155813) HM
