MT OLIVE CEMETERY HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY

CLARKSVILLE, TN

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The Mt Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society is a non-profit organization based in Clarksville, Tennessee. The society is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the historic Mt Olive Cemetery, which is the final resting place of many pioneers, veterans, and prominent citizens of the area.

The cemetery was established in 1848 and is located on Mount Olive Road. It covers approximately 10 acres and contains over 3,000 graves. The cemetery is significant to the local community as it is the oldest public cemetery in Clarksville and has a rich history that dates back to the Civil War.

The society was formed in 2013 by a group of concerned citizens who recognized the need to preserve this historic cemetery. Since then, the society has worked tirelessly to restore and maintain the cemetery, including repairing damaged headstones, clearing overgrown vegetation, and creating a database of those buried in the cemetery.

The Mt Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society is run by a board of dedicated volunteers who are committed to the preservation of this important historical site. The society relies on donations and volunteers to continue their work and welcomes anyone interested in helping to preserve this unique piece of Clarksville's history.

MT OLIVE CEMETERY HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CLARKSVILLE TN. US MID #8404700146

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). 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).

Montgomery County Courthouse at Night - Clarksville, TN This is the 4th Courthouse to be built in Clarksville. It was constructed in 1879 for $100,000, and was placed in a location that was away from the town square. It was designed with Italianate and Victorian elements in a classical style and is topped with a tall clock tower.

This courthouse was built after a devastating fire turned the previous courthouse and much of the city was turned to rubble. On April 13, 1878, the fire started, which was aided by wind as well as the town's only fire engine broke down early. This fire wasn't fully out until another fire engine was sent by train from Nashville.

On March 12, 1900 another fire almost destroyed this courthouse. It was believed to have started in the southeast section of a flue in the office of the Circuit Court Clerk. By now, the town had learned its lesson and had better fire-fighting practices in place, which saved the building. Steel girders and beams in the ceiling were anchored in cement keeping the lower floor intact, although the roof and tower collapsed. After inspection, the remnants were deemed structurally sound and the building was rebuilt with a new clock and the soaring bronze eagle was reinstated in his aerie on the top.

On March 20, 1976, heavy winds caused the eagle on top to be blown off and it was feared to be lost but eventually found and reattached.

Disaster struck again on Jan. 22, 1999, when an F4 tornado struck downtown, crippling the courthouse and causing $74 million damage to the city. Sections of the roof and spires were ripped away, the clock tower was leveled and the east wall was collapsed. The eagle was never found. After considering building a new courthouse, city leaders decided to rebuild this one again. The exterior was rebuilt to look just like it had been and the interior was redesigned. A replicated tower and eagle was again placed on top. All repairs were completed in the fall of 2002.

How long will it last this time? Clarksville has a very storied past of disasters with fires, tornados and floods.

This view was taken from the top of a parking garage.

Greenwood Cemetery – Confederate Monument (Clarksville, Tennessee) Historic Confederate Monument in Greenwood Cemetery in Clarksville, Tennessee. Erected in October 1893.

Christopher H. Smith House (Clarksville, Tennessee) Historic Christopher H. Smith House in Clarksville, Tennessee. Also known as the Queen of the Cumberland and the Smith-Trahern Mansion. The house was constructed 1856-59 in a Greek Revival and Italianate style and believed to be designed by noted area architect Adolphus Heiman.

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 (NRHP No. 88000173).

Contact MT OLIVE CEMETERY HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY

website: www.mtolivecemetery.org

MT OLIVE CEMETERY HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY
PO BOX 352
CLARKSVILLE
TN
37040

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MID #	8404700146
Name	MT OLIVE CEMETERY HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	201089386
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	36.536229, -87.344378
CODES	FIPS State Code: 47 FIPS County Code: 125 US Census Tract: 100800 US Census Block: 2022