Clarksville (pop. 123,000) was founded in 1784 and named for Gen George Rogers Clark, an 18th C military leader and U.S. Indian commissioner. Fort Campbell Military Reservation is home to the 101st Air Assault Division of the U.S. Army.
Outdoor recreation is available at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Museum is housed in the Federal Building. The building was built in 1898 with Italianate ornamentation, a pyramid shaped roof, Romanesque arches and guardian eagles. Exhibits include a restored 1846 log cabin, a re-creation of a late 19th century Clarksville Avenue, art galleries and a sculpture garden.
Address: Clarksville-Montgomery County Museum, 200 South 2nd Street, Clarksville, TN 37040-3400, United States
Phone: 1 (931) 648-5780, Fax: 1 (931) 553-5179
The Smith-Trahern Mansion in Clarksville was built in 1858 by wealthy tobacconist Christopher Smith. The mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and reflects the transition between Greek Revival and Italianate styles. Prominent features of the home include a curved staircase, a widow's walk on the roof and ornate woodwork.
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