SOUTHERN MUSEUM AND GALLERIES

MC MINNVILLE, TN

Great Falls Great Falls on Caney Fork River in Rock Island State Park, Tennessee. Taken with my phone because it has the widest lens. This is a lovely park with another waterfall that's even more beautiful. — Great Falls Credit: CatDancing

Southern Museum and Galleries is a popular tourist destination located in the charming city of McMinnville, Tennessee. The museum is situated in a historic building which was originally constructed as a hotel in the late 1800s. The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history and culture of the southern United States.

The museum features a wide range of exhibits that cover various aspects of southern life such as music, art, literature, and regional history. Visitors can explore the museum's galleries and view a fascinating collection of artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia that offer insights into the unique and diverse aspects of southern culture.

One of the highlights of the museum is the extensive collection of Civil War memorabilia, including weapons, uniforms, and personal items that belonged to soldiers who fought in the war. There is also a display of antique cars, which provides visitors with a glimpse into the history of transportation in the south.

The museum also hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and concerts that celebrate southern culture and heritage. Overall, Southern Museum and Galleries is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in exploring the rich and fascinating history of the southern United States.

SOUTHERN MUSEUM AND GALLERIES is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MC MINNVILLE TN. US MID #8404700025

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

The Geode Pillars of Beaver Dam Plantation Beaver Dam Plantation, also known as the William Cannon Houston House, is one of the most prominent early homes of Woodbury, TN. However, the home is not really visible from the street.

Here is a note about these pillars from the Wikipedia article:

&quot;The home is well known in rock hunting circles for its spectacular geode pillars. They were constructed with the help of farmhands, by the six brothers of the family. They were built as an anniversary present for Judge Houston and his wife Lizzie Minor McLemore Houston.&quot;

Woodbury is known as one of the best places to find geodes in Tennessee, but as more people learn this, they become harder to find.

This mansion's property extends to highway US70S/TN1. According to legend, when construction crews rebuilt the bridge over the creek by this property, they were overwhelmed with the geodes they found as they were clogging the culverts.

Originally these pillars marked the driveway to the home along US70S/TN1. Later, as Houston Ln. was constructed, the pillars were at the entrance to this road. A highway road widening project around 2011 required these be relocated to the home's modern driveway.

1800's Highway Marker - Woodbury, TN TO MUR 13
(13 miles to Murfreesboro)

This marker has been preserved on the grounds of the Cannon County Courthouse in Woodbury, TN.

Text of the marker:
This stone was erected and used as a mile marker during the 1800's for what is now U. S. Highway 70S. Before the settlement of Europeans to this area, the route was known as the Black Fox Trail by Native Americans. During the 1800's the road was known as the Broadway of America and later became known as the Woodbury-Murfreesboro Turnpike. The stone mile marker was originally located about 5½ miles west of Woodbury and ½ mile north of the present day Highway 70S. During construction of the present courthouse in 1935-1936, the mile marker was located and moved to the courthouse grounds by historian Sterling Brown. The stone was placed at it's present location of prominence in 2011 as part of the courthouse square revitalization project by county executive, Mike Gannon.

The stretch of highway where this belonged is one of my favorite in the state. You can see a video at this link. (Start around the 21 minute mark to see the area where this marker used to be.)
<a href="https://youtu.be/8UvYMrkzvhQ" rel="noreferrer nofollow">youtu.be/8UvYMrkzvhQ</a>

Mt. Zion Road Hickory Creek Bridge (Warren County, Tennessee) Historic 1935 three-span closed-spandrel concrete arch bridge on Mt. Zion Road over Hickory Creek in the Viola community in Warren County, Tennessee. The bridge was widened to one side ca. 1960.

Twin Falls Twins Falls, Caney Fork River, Rock Island State Park/Great Falls Dam Reservation, Tennessee

Greetings From Woodbury, TN Mural This postcard-esque mural is located on the side of Iron Pig Antiques. This business is on the East side of the Woodbury town square and this mural faces highway US70S (also TN1). The mural features a pig in the back of a 1940s pickup truck in front of the Cannon County Courthouse.

Contact SOUTHERN MUSEUM AND GALLERIES

telephone: 2103624678

SOUTHERN MUSEUM AND GALLERIES
210 E MAIN ST
MC MINNVILLE
TN
37110

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SOUTHERN MUSEUM AND GALLERIES Information

MID #	8404700025
Name	SOUTHERN MUSEUM AND GALLERIES
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Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME	0
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LAT/LONG	35.692242, -85.792758
CODES	FIPS State Code: 47 FIPS County Code: 177 US Census Tract: 930600 US Census Block: 1032