Day 26-27
Miles Traveled Saturday: 36
Total Miles Traveled: 711
We started out the day on Saturday earlier than usual (about 6:30am) to try and get to the next port before predicted afternoon rain and storms. The sunrise was beautiful. We never tire of seeing the beautiful scenery in a majestic glow.
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| Sunrise over Cumberland River at Dover Island, TN |
For most of the cruise today, we did not see any homes or industry along the river banks, just trees and some small rolling hills. We arrived at Clarksville Marina in (guess where) Clarksville, TN just as the rain was beginning to start. There were many pleasure craft trying to get off of the water just as we were pulling into the harbor. We had to play "dodge 'em" to get to our slip.
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| Clarksville Marina entrance |
Sunday morning was "rain, rain, go away". Fortunately, the dock we where at was covered, so Dan did get a little cleaning done on the boat. By early afternoon the rain stopped and we took a cab to downtown to see the city sites. Clarksville has put together a nice walking tour which includes a brochure to give history about some of the buildings.
Here is a link for the brochure: http://clarksvillecvb.com/content/files/walk_clarksville_08.pdf
Clarksville, TN's early economic development was trade and commerce on the Cumberland River and the tobacco industry. Clarksville, TN used to be the second largest planters' tobacco market in the United States, and, by 1855 it's type 22 tobacco was labeled the "stongest in the world".
Some of the highlights were:
The Customs House: Built in 1898 in response to the flourishing tobacco trade, it served as the U.S. Post Office and Customs House for collection of tobacco taxes. It now is Tennessee's second largest general interest museum. We did not go through this museum due to time constraints. There are 4 copper eagles perched on the corners.
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| Customs House |
Montgomery County Courthouse: The original structure was built in 1878 and was the city's fourth courthouse. It has been reconstructed twice due to a fire in 1900 and a tornado in 1999.
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| Montgomery County Courthouse |
Cumberland Bank and Trust: It was built in 1874 as home for B.O. Keesee, president of Cumberland Bank and Trust. It once served as the city's hospital, but now is used as a bank.
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| Cumberland Bank and Trust |
The Children's Fountain: This doesn't have any significant historical background. It was constructed in honor of a local man who enjoyed downtown Clarksville. It was one of Angie's favorite sites seen on the walk.
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| The Children's Fountain |
For those boaters traveling the Cumberland River from Grand Rivers, KY to Nashville, TN, the Clarksville Marina is a great place to stop and even spend a day or two. For more info about the marina go to: http://www.clarksvillemarina.com/
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