John Montgomery Statue

August 23, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Overview

A statue honoring John Montgomery, the namesake of Montgomery County, was erected in 2002. While on a hunting expedition, Montgomery claimed Clarksville, Tennessee’s second-oldest city. The city is named for Gen. George Rogers Clark.

Quick Facts

Status
Existing
Coordinates
N 36° 31.640 W 087° 21.632 Google Maps · Apple Maps

Visitor Information

Website
Official website
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