On South Public Square at West Public Square, on the left when traveling east on South Public Square.
In 1864, the Hickman County Courthouse and Centerville's business district around the public square became a burned-out war zone. Confederate Col. Jacob B. "Jake" Biffle pursued Col. John Murphy's 2nd Tennessee Mounted Infantry for two days from . . . — — Map (db m99020) HM
Settlement and Early Growth The French explorers Marquette and Joliet first explored the area around Columbus in 1673. The French gave Columbus the name "Iron Banks," believing the color of the banks indicated the presence of iron. In 1783, . . . — — Map (db m37014) HM
On North 8th Street (Business U.S. 45) at North H C Mathis Drive (U.S. 45), on the right when traveling east on North 8th Street.
Paducah, Kentucky
McCracken county seat, founded by Gen. William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition at confluence of Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. Named for legendary Indian Chief Paduke. Home of Vice Pres. Alben Barkley and birthplace of Irvin . . . — — Map (db m146587) HM
Near Thompson's Station Roadd West 0.8 miles west of Columbia Pike (U.S. 31), on the right when traveling north.
In 1861, Williamson County, white and black, braced for war. Men near Thompson's Station joined Jacob "Jake" T. Martin's 140-strong Confederate cavalry force. The war challenged women's traditional roles, but many joined the effort by taking charge . . . — — Map (db m205406) HM
On Church Street at Mason Street, on the right when traveling east on Church Street.
In 1848, the Methodist Church, Sons of Temperance and Polk Masons Lodge jointly bought this lot and began a two-story brick building. Construction was by Anthony Gholson of Columbia, Tennessee, with 18-inch 063 double brick walls and three . . . — — Map (db m265542) HM
On South Public Square, on the right when traveling south.
Bogle and Black, the first official auto dealership in Centerville, located here after Huddleston Livery Stable was torn down. It was replaced by Thompson Brothers Garage in 1924, followed by McElroy Kaiser-Frazer Motors. The building was gutted by . . . — — Map (db m264628) HM
On West Public Square, on the right when traveling south.
Around 1904, John Burchard built this grand two-story brick building that he called the Olympic Opera House. The first floor held retail space and the second floor was, at different times, a skating rink, a theater, city hall, and a basketball . . . — — Map (db m264631) HM
On Public Square at South Military Street, on the left when traveling north on Public Square.
(front)
Erected by gift of
the people and
the Legislature of Tennessee,
to the memory of
Col. David Crockett.
Born in East Tennessee
Aug. 17th, 1786.
And gave his life for
Texas liberty amid
the smoking walls
of the . . . — — Map (db m82214) HM
On Pinewood Road (Tennessee Route 46) at Green Chapel Road, on the right when traveling east on Pinewood Road.
Flagpole Campground
During the 1890s Williamson County experienced a religious awakening under the banner of the “Holiness Movement.” Advocates of the “second blessing" and “entire sanctification” met at . . . — — Map (db m166398) HM
On Cemetery Road 0.2 miles west of Preston Bend Rd. Reported permanently removed.
Man for whom 2600-sq. mi. West Texas county was named. Born in Tennessee. Married Jane Moore in 1844 in Arkansas. Came to Texas about 1845. Was Grayson County tax collector, 1848-1850; sheriff, 1850-1854. Served as State Representative, 1855-1861. . . . — — Map (db m264062) HM
On Irvin Cobb Drive 0.1 miles east of Bethel Street, on the right when traveling west.
Paducah, Kentucky. McCracken county seat, founded by
Gen. William Clark of Lewis and
Clark Expedition at confluence of
Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. Named
for legendary Indian Chief Paduke.
Home of Vice Pres. Alben Barkley
and birthplace . . . — — Map (db m170135) HM
