INCLUDED WITH YOUR VOYAGE
Clarksville, Tennessee
HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOUR Remember! Your vacation, your choices. Visit as many or few of the included attractions in Clarksville listed below at no cost. Explore multiple locations placed on the National Register of Historic Places or learn about Clarksville's role in the Civil War.
SMITH-TRAHERN MANSION
Overlooking the Cumberland River, this majestic home was designed by Adolphus Heiman in 1858 for wealthy tobacconist Christopher Smith. The home reflects the transition between Greek Revival and Italianate styles, which were very popular at that time. During the winter months, local organizations fill the home with over 20 Christmas trees decorated and sparkling. In 1998, the mansion was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
CUSTOM HOUSE MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER
As the state’s second largest general history museum, the center features rotating shows, art galleries, and a massive model train exhibit. Built in 1898 as a US Post Office and Customs House, it was originally used to handle the large volume of foreign mail created by the city’s international tobacco business. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY COURTHOUSE
The first Montgomery County courthouse was built from logs in 1796 by James Adams. It was located close to the riverbank with the rest of the early town, on the corner of present-day Riverside Drive and Washington Street. After this, numerous courthouses replaced the original, until finally reaching the sixth replacement. The sixth courthouse was built between Second and Third Streets, with the cornerstone laid on May 16, 1879. It was designed by George W. Bunting of Indianapolis, Indiana.
FORT DEFIANCE CIVIL WAR PARK & INTERPRETIVE CENTER
In November 1861, Confederate troops began to build a defensive fort that would control the river approach to Clarksville. They mounted three guns in the fort. On February 19, 1862, Federal gunboats came up the river from Fort Donelson and reported the fort displayed a white flag and was deserted. Today, visitors are encouraged to walk the trails and enjoy the history that the location represents. Displays, cannons, and the occasional reenactors are just some of the things you can enjoy on your visit to Fort Defiance.
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