On East College Street (Tennessee Route 48) 0.1 miles west of 8th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Originally known as the Rexinger House, Archwood was built in 1878 by Samuel Rexinger, a former postmaster of Clarksville (1867-1883). In 1965, the private residence was sold to the State of Tennessee and became the property of Austin Peay State . . . — — Map (db m88872) HM
On South 2nd Street (Old State Highway 76) at Commerce Street, on the right when traveling south on South 2nd Street.
The Arlington Hotel, a three story brick building built in 1887, once occupied the northeast corner of this parking garage, fronting on North Second Street. Streetcars passed this modern hotel every fifteen minutes and porters from the Arlington, as . . . — — Map (db m122973) HM
On South 3rd Street (Tennessee Route 76) at Commerce Street, on the left when traveling north on South 3rd Street.
Born near Hopkinsville, Kentucky, on June 1, 1876, he moved to Clarksville in 1896. Governor Peay practiced law here until he was elected governor in 1922. He was re-elected in 1924 and again in 1926 and served until he died in Nashville on October . . . — — Map (db m88860) HM
On College Street (Tennessee Route 48) at University Avenue (Alternate U.S. 41), on the right when traveling west on College Street.
Established in 1926 as a normal school named for one of Tennessee's governors, its present title dates from 1966. The seven educational institutions preceding it here were: Rural Academy, 1806-10; Mt. Pleasant Academy, 1811-24; Clarksville Academy, . . . — — Map (db m88880) HM
On Franklin Street at South 10th Street, on the left when traveling east on Franklin Street.
In 1878 Montgomery County erected two schools on Franklin Street. One was the "colored elementary school," which opened a year later and taught grades one through eleven until 1922. In that year the county constructed Burt High School on adjacent . . . — — Map (db m145322) HM
On Magnolia Drive at Dover Road (U.S. 79), on the left when traveling north on Magnolia Drive.
In mid-August 1862, Confederate cavalry recaptured Clarksville to disrupt Union transportation
on the Cumberland River to Nashville and to gather new recruits and supplies. Early in September, Union Col. William W. Lowe led 1,100 men including . . . — — Map (db m68651) HM
In 1812 pioneer preachers Peter Cartwright, Henry B. Bascom, and Thomas A. Morris preached to area settlers in a log structure at this site. Tradition has it that the Bell Witch attended a service here and at a meeting later that night quoted the . . . — — Map (db m103548) HM
The Confederates
The Confederate Engineers
Major Jeremy Gilmer and Edward Sayers
A West Point-trained engineer from South
Carolina, Gilmer was tasked by General
Johnston to erect defenses in . . . — — Map (db m91998) HM
Throughout history forts have been
built to protect important sites. Civil
War-era forts were generally masonry
for seacoast fortifications. Earthen
forts were predominant at inland
locations, including Forts Donelson
and Sevier . . . — — Map (db m92015) HM
On Bailey Street at 8th Street, on the right when traveling east on Bailey Street.
Burt High School, an African American school, opened in 1923 on E. Franklin Street. It was named for Dr. Robert T. Burt, an African American physician and influential resident who established Clarksville's first hospital. A new school was built on . . . — — Map (db m146025) HM
On Cumberland Drive (Tennessee Route 13), on the right when traveling north.
Established in 1906 by Dr. Robert T. Burt for African-Americans but open to all races, it was Clarksville's first and only hospital until 1916. Burt, born of ex-slave parents in 1873, died in 1955. He was a graduate of Meharry Medical College, . . . — — Map (db m136752) HM
On Madison Street (Alternate U.S. 41) 0.1 miles east of Greenwood Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Cave Johnson served as a member of the first board of alderman of Clarksville which was incorporated in 1820. As a U.S. Representative from the state's Eighth District, he served in the Congress from 1829 to 1845. In 1845, under President James . . . — — Map (db m88856) HM
On North 2nd Street (Tennessee Route 76) at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on North 2nd Street.
Dr. Clarence Cameron White, born in Clarksville, Tennessee, rose to international prominence as a violinist, composer, educator and conductor. He studied composition with Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and violin with Michael Zacherewitsch. White taught at . . . — — Map (db m88867) HM
On Public Square at Main Street, in the median on Public Square.
Clarksville, a communication and transportation center was strategically significant because of the Cumberland River and the Memphis, Clarksville and Louisville Railroad. The area’s rich agricultural produce—grain, livestock, tobacco, and . . . — — Map (db m68639) HM
On South 2nd Street at Union Street, on the right when traveling south on South 2nd Street.
The Spur Line Park was conceived to preserve and enhance
a portion of a historic area within the city and interpret its unique
connection with rail and water transportation. The development of
railroad and river commerce was essential to . . . — — Map (db m122959) HM
Here was the home of Gustavus Henry (1804-1880). For three years a member of the Kentucky Legislature, he later served a term in the Tennessee Assembly. He represented Tennessee in the Senate of the Confederate States of America during the entire . . . — — Map (db m54963) HM
On Public Square (Street) south of Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
This stone commemorates
First Court House
A rude log house on Public Square
1788 - 1811
The Old Stockade
Southwest from this point — — Map (db m68640) HM
These are the remnants of Union Fort Bruce.
In September 1861, the Confederate defense line
in the western theatre extended from Columbus
Kentucky, to Cumberland Gap in East Tennessee.
It included most of the Cumberland River and
protected the . . . — — Map (db m91997) HM
The history of Clarksville unfolded on this site. Recipients of land grants
from the American Revolution built settlements along the
Cumberland and Red Rivers and with them, came early trade.
As the Civil War moved closer, Clarksville, with its . . . — — Map (db m92027) HM
The Confederate response to Union
gunboats on the western rivers was to
build a series of forts. The better forts
were built on higher ground allowing for
"plunging fire" upon Union ships. Forts
Sevier, Clark, and Terry in Clarksville
were . . . — — Map (db m92018) HM
Wars generate refugees, and the Civil War
was no exception. After Union forces
took control of Clarksville
and New Providence in early 1863 many
escaped slaves and a few uprooted white
Unionists came here for protection and
assistance. They . . . — — Map (db m92026) HM
Dedicated to those patriots who lit the flame of freedom with their lives and to those who continue to fuel the flame with selfless sacrifice and service to our country. May this light lead them home. — — Map (db m107594) WM
On South 2nd Street (Tennessee Route 76) at Munford Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South 2nd Street.
Horace H. Lurton was a Confederate soldier, prisoner of war, lawyer, and the first president of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank. A member of the Tennessee Supreme Court, in 1893 he became its Chief Justice. Appointed by President Grover . . . — — Map (db m88881) HM
On South 2nd Street (Old State Highway 76) at Munford Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South 2nd Street.
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. — — Map (db m122965) HM
On North 1st Street south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
This statue honors John Montgomery, for whom Montgomery County is named. While on a long hunters' expedition, Montgomery claimed Clarksville, Tennessee’s second oldest city, so named for Gen. George Rogers Clark — — Map (db m82304) HM
On Rossview Road (State Highway 237) at Killebrew Road on Rossview Road.
Born on May 29, 1831, in Montgomery County, Joseph Buckner Killebrew was an ardent advocate for extending public education, encouraging immigration to the South, developing natural resources for industrialization and improving agriculture, all of . . . — — Map (db m145132) HM
On North 2nd Street (Tennessee Route 76) at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on North 2nd Street.
This private bank was founded in a brick building on the west side of the Public Square in April 1854, and shortly thereafter incorporated as the Northern Bank of Tennessee. During the War Between the States its funds and securities were smuggled to . . . — — Map (db m88868) HM
On Legion Street at Second Street and Strawberry Alley on Legion Street.
In the early 1920's, the area from Public Square to Second Street known as Strawberry Alley, was widened and extended to Third Street and the area designated Legion Street to honor the veterans of World War I. In 2008, under the leadership of Mayor . . . — — Map (db m103549) HM WM
It has often been said of the Civil War
soldier that life consisted of moments of
sheer terror followed by months
of sheer boredom. For the garrisoned
soldier, it tended more towards boredom.
For many Union garrisons occupying
Clarksville, . . . — — Map (db m92021) HM
On South 2nd Street (Tennessee Route 76) at Commerce Street when traveling south on South 2nd Street.
The Montgomery County Courthouse was erected in 1878-79 after fire destroyed the courthouse of 1843. In 1900 the courthouse was damaged by fire but was rebuilt. In 1999 an F3 tornado struck Clarksville, severely damaging the courthouse. The interior . . . — — Map (db m88866) HM
On Arrowood Drive 0.1 miles east of South Jordan Drive, on the right when traveling east.
In honor of
Montgomery County's Soldiers
and Sailors, World War
1917-1918
World War I Doughboy
Dedicated June 9, 1929
Restored and re-dedicated by the City of Clarksville, April 15, 2010
To those who fell and those who served: . . . — — Map (db m106096) WM
Located at Oak Grove, midway between Clarksville and Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the Old Post Office served as a stop for the triweekly stagecoaches which operated between Nashville and the Ohio River towns. This building was erected in the 1830's or . . . — — Map (db m76463) HM
On Commerce Street at South Second Street (Tennessee Route 76) on Commerce Street.
First launched as a weekly under the name of The Chronicle by Francis Richardson in 1808, it merged with its younger rival, The Tobacco Leaf, at an unknown later date. It is believed to be middle Tennessee's oldest newspaper. — — Map (db m89078) HM
On College Street (Tennessee Route 48) at University Avenue (Tennessee Route 112), on the right when traveling east on College Street.
On August 18, 1862, Union-occupied Clarksville came under attack from Confederate forces to disrupt river traffic. The town was still very much a pro-Confederate hotbed of guerilla activity and the focus of Confederate cavalry raids. Confederate . . . — — Map (db m68636) HM
On Guthrie Highway (U.S. 79) 0.1 miles south of Oakland Road, on the right when traveling south.
One and a half miles north was the home of Reuben Ross, who came to Montgomery County in 1807. By 1808 he was leading numerous Baptist churches in middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky. Contributing significantly to the settlement of the area, . . . — — Map (db m146184) HM
On North Spring Street 0.2 miles south of North Riverside Drive (Tennessee Route 12), on the left.
Men of all American wars are interred here on land once owned by Valentine Sevier (1747-1800), who was the first person buried here. Many pioneers and 19th century citizens, including Revolutionary War soldier Robert Nelson, are buried here. One . . . — — Map (db m76512) HM
On University Avenue (Alternate U.S. 41) at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on University Avenue.
Born in Richmond, Virginia, Newman moved with his family to Clarksville when he was eleven. He studied art in New York, England, and France. Nationally recognized for his work, over 190 of his paintings have been located. Newman served as a . . . — — Map (db m88871) HM
On Walker Street 0.3 miles from Providence Boulevard (Alternate U.S. 41), on the right when traveling south.
The site of this historic stone structure, in addition to nearby Fort Defiance and a large portion of present-day New Providence, encompasses a 640-acre Revolutionary land grant purchased by early Tennessee settler Valentine Sevier. Sevier founded a . . . — — Map (db m89075) HM
On McClure Street at North 1st. Street, on the right when traveling west on McClure Street.
This mansion was built by Christopher H. Smith noted tobacco exporter and businessman. The home reflects the style between Greek Revival and Italianate popular in the 1850's. It is believed that architect Adolphus Heiman designed the building. The . . . — — Map (db m76510) HM
Founded by the Tennessee Freedman's Bureau. St. John Missionary Baptist Church was established in 1866 on the corner of Ford and St. John Street in a small house with a small congregation of formerly enslaved persons. Its first pastor, Henry Wilcox, . . . — — Map (db m104735) HM
On Tennessee Route 76 at Patrick Street, on the right when traveling west on State Route 76.
Born May 7, 1911 in Clarksville, Tennessee, and reared on Cedar Street, Steve Enloe Wylie, attended segregated Burt School for both his primary and secondary education. While attending school, he played semi-pro baseball for the Clarksville Stars . . . — — Map (db m148358) HM
Near North Riverside Drive (Bypass U.S. 41A) at College Street (Tennessee Route 48), on the left when traveling north.
In the mid-afternoon of February 19, 1862, Flag Officer Andrew H. Foote, aboard his flagship, the timber-clad gunship USS Conestoga, passed Linwood Landing around the bend of the Cumberland River a mile and a half north of here. The ironclad . . . — — Map (db m68648) HM
On Zinc Plant Road at River Road, on the left when traveling west on Zinc Plant Road.
The Cunningham Bridge, completed in 1925, once spanned the Cumberland River here. Erected on the site of the old Gaiser's Ferry. It was one of the first bridges to be built by the newly-formed Tennessee Highway Department and was the first major . . . — — Map (db m30746) HM
Near Duncan Street 0.2 miles south of Walker Street.
In the 1780s, the first land grant of 640 acres was made for this area north of the Red River. The stretch of the Cumberland River from Red River Landing to Trice's Landing played a crucial role in the region's economic development. Local farmers . . . — — Map (db m122970) HM
Near Duncan Street 0.2 miles south of Walker Street.
The Town of Cumberland (1810-1843) was sited at the, confluence of the Cumberland and Red Rivers as a projected river port for farming communities north of the Red River. It began as a keelboat landing slightly up the Red River to serve the original . . . — — Map (db m122968) HM
On North Spring Street north of Commerce Street, on the right when traveling north.
This is the site of the town spring that was the source of water for early Clarksville. In 1784 the city founders erected a fort and laid out the town. Later, the spring was capped and diverted to the Cumberland River. It was uncapped briefly during . . . — — Map (db m76464) HM
On Franklin Street 0.1 miles west of North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Trinity Parish Church, founded in 1832, is one of the five oldest Episcopal parishes in Tennessee. This Romanesque building was completed in 1877, at a cost of $40,000. Cave Johnson (1793-1866), U.S. Postmaster General; Gustavus A. Henry . . . — — Map (db m88870) HM
On Providence Boulevard (Alternate U.S. 41) at Walker Street, on the right when traveling south on Providence Boulevard.
Two hundred yards south is the stone blockhouse of the Valentine Sevier Station. On November 11, 1794, this early outpost was attacked by an Indian band composed primarily of Cherokees. Valentine Sevier, a brother of Tennessee's first governor, lost . . . — — Map (db m88857) HM
On Walker Street 0.1 miles south of Providence Boulevard (Alternate U.S. 41), on the right when traveling south.
Col. Valentine Sevier, defender of the early
settlers of this community, on July 11, 1792
purchased from George Cook, for the sum of
100 pounds, 640 acres, lying between this
point and Cumberland and Red Rivers,
known as Red Paint . . . — — Map (db m89073) HM
Near Commerce Street east of North Spring Street, on the left when traveling east.
When the war began, the South had few ironworks capable of producing cannons. Confederate Chief of Ordnance Josiah Gorgas noted that "we were not making a gun, a pistol nor a sabre, no shot nor shell." Soon, however, Clarksville's Whitfield, Bradley . . . — — Map (db m122955) HM
On U.S. 41A at Mt. Carmel Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 41A.
This statesman settled 2 mi. N., 1802. Born 1768, was secretary to the governor, Territory South of the River Ohio, later a judge in the state's first Superior Court of Law & Equity. Elected governor after a term in the Legislature, he served six . . . — — Map (db m29872) HM
On Wilma Rudolph Boulevard (U.S. 79) at Slate Road, on the right when traveling north on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.
Born on June 23, 1940, Wilma G. Rudolph, a native of Clarksville, overcame illness, poverty and segregation to become an Olympic champion sprinter. A graduate of Burt High School, she won a bronze medal in the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, . . . — — Map (db m88882) HM
On Guthrie Highway (U.S. 79), on the right when traveling east.
Here in 1861 was established a staging area and training camp for Kentuckians desiring to enlist for the Confederacy. An early camp commander was Brig. Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner, CSA. Col. (later Brig. Gen.) Roger W. Hanson brought here a regiment . . . — — Map (db m36111) HM
On State Highway 149 at Palmyra Road (Old State Highway 149), on the right when traveling west on State Highway 149.
Seven hundred and fifty feet to the north are the remains of the Palmyra Furnace. It is the first recorded ironworks in Montgomery County and the second oldest iron works in the Western Highland Rim Iron Belt. Such iron manufacturing was among the . . . — — Map (db m147978) HM
On Palmyra Road (Old Tennessee Route 149) at Jarman Hollow Road, on the right when traveling west on Palmyra Road.
Coming here by transport from Nashville, Col. Abel D. Streight marched his task force (2 cos. cav.; 4 regts, mid. inf.) to Ft. Henry, seizing enroute horses and mules to complete mounting them Reembarking there, and landing at Eastport, Miss., he . . . — — Map (db m147980) HM
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