HISTORIC COLLINSVILLE

SOUTHSIDE, TN

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.
Montgomery County Courthouse at Night - Clarksville, TN Credit: SeeMidTN.com (aka Brent)

Collinsville is a historic community located in Southside, Tennessee. It was originally established in 1838 and is named after William Collins, who purchased the land from the state of Tennessee. The small community has a rich history, having served as an important location for both the Civil War and the American Revolution.

The town has several landmarks that are still standing today, such as the Collinsville Church, which was built in 1846. The church is the oldest standing church in the county, and is still in use today. Another notable landmark is the Collinsville Cemetery, which was established in 1859 and is the final resting place for many of the town's citizens.

The town also has several other historical sites, such as the Collinsville Post Office, which was built in 1871. The Collinsville General Store is also located in the area and is the oldest continuously operated store in the county.

Collinsville is a quaint, rural community that is full of history and charm. It is a great place to visit and to learn more about the history of Southside, Tennessee.

HISTORIC COLLINSVILLE is a History Museum in SOUTHSIDE TN. US MID #8404700473

The museum is classed as HST (History 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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 16,853 from tax period 201305 (YYYYMM).

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HISTORIC COLLINSVILLE
4711 WEAKLEY RD
SOUTHSIDE
TN
37171-9150

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HISTORIC COLLINSVILLE Information

MID # 8404700473
Name HISTORIC COLLINSVILLE
Alternate Name HISTORIC COLLINSVILLE
Classification History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 621644533
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201305
INCOME 17,115
REVENUE 16,853
LAT/LONG 36.375064, -87.281502
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 125
US Census Tract: 101700
US Census Block: 5016