HISTORIX Vintage 1870 Clarksville Tennessee and 39 similar items

Montgomery County's seat, Clarksville, Tennessee has a rich history and is the fifth largest city in Tennessee, founded in 1785. Clarksville is located at the confluence of the Cumberland and Red rivers. In 1779 a group of early settlers from Eastern Tennessee traveled on the Daniel Boone Wilderness Road and established themselves in Clarksville, building an iron plantation in Cumberland Furnace. A year later, flat boats destined for what would become Nashville made their way up the Cumberland River a small contingent of the group broke off and settled in Clarksville. The town was designated to be settled by members of George Washington's Continental Army in the years following the conclusion of the American Revolution. After the end of the American Civil War, Clarksville experienced a period of growth and transformation as economic opportunities became more prevalent with thriving tobacco farms and increased access by the expansion of the Louisville-Nashville Railroad. This bird's eye perspective was produced and published by one of the early pioneers of the form Albert Ruger who was one of the first lithographers to make maps in this style. Panoramic maps are unique because they were used as marketing materials to entice residents and merchants alike by featuring prominent civic buildings, economic opportunities, and natural attractions. The distinctive aesthetic and unique style of bird’s eye perspectives immediately transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present. This piece of cartographical history shows Clarksville in a transformative period of evolution. Additional Details ------------------------------ Bullet point: VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You?ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1870 Clarksville Tennessee Map. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order maps are made in the USA and each map is inspected for quality. This beautiful artwork is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage maps look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well. Product description: Montgomery County's seat, Clarksville, Tennessee has a rich history and is the fifth largest city in Tennessee, founded in 1785. Clarksville is located at the confluence of the Cumberland and Red rivers. In 1779 a group of early settlers from Eastern Tennessee traveled on the Daniel Boone Wilderness Road and established themselves in Clarksville, building an iron plantation in Cumberland Furnace. A year later, flat boats destined for what would become Nashville made their way up the Cumberland River a small contingent of the group broke off and settled in Clarksville. The town was designated to be settled by members of George Washington's Continental Army in the years following the conclusion of the American Revolution. After the end of the American Civil War, Clarksville experienced a period of growth and transformation as economic opportunities became more prevalent with thriving tobacco farms and increased access by the expansion of the Louisville-Nashville Railroad. This bird's eye perspective was produced and published by one of the early pioneers of the form Albert Ruger who was one of the first lithographers to make maps in this style. Panoramic maps are unique because they were used as marketing materials to entice residents and merchants alike by featuring prominent civic buildings, economic opportunities, and natural attractions. The distinctive aesthetic and unique style of bird’s eye perspectives immediately transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present. This piece of cartographical history shows Clarksville in a transformative period of evolution. Format: wall_map