Clarksville Tennessee - Did you know? - 02:56, 2008-Sep-1 |
If you are considering a move to Clarksville Tennessee, here is some information that we hope you will find helpful. Whether you are relocating for retirement, a job transfer, or a Military PCS, it is always good to know about the town you will be calling home.
Founded in 1784, Clarksville is one of the South's most historic cities. Clarksville began as a settlement along the banks of the Cumberland and Red Rivers by Revolutionary War Hero John Montogmery, however the city gets it's namesake from General George Rogers Clark, Indian fighter and Revolutionary War leader. Many people may not know that North Carolina actually established Clarskville as a town. Some of the famous people who were either born in Clarksville, or have called Clarksville home are: Wilma Rudolph - Olympian - first woman in history to win 3 gold medals in one competition. Jeff Purvis - Busch Series NASCAR driver Charles Schulz - Creator of The Peanuts Mason Rudolph - Professional Golfer Trenton Hasell, Shawn Marion, and Bubba Wells - NBA Basketball Players Pat Summit - Hall of Fame/UT Ladies Basketball Coach Jerry Sloan - Coach Utah Jazz Robert Penn Warren - Poet General William Westmoreland Roy Acuff - Musician Jimmy Hendrix - Musician Thea Agnew - Musician Rachel Smith - Miss USA 2007
Population: 111,461 Climate: Mild Helpful links: http://www.cityofclarksville.com/ http://www.cmcss.net/default2.htm http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/index.htm If you have any questions about Clarksville, Fort Campbell or the surrounding area, please feel free to contact us today! Regards Tim and Pam Cash Crye-Leike Realtors thecashteam@cashsofclarksville.com |
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