Riverview - Franklin, TN
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jiggs11
N 35° 55.710 W 086° 51.933
16S E 512128 N 3976026
Marker describing the estate and history of Henry Hunter Mayberry, the owner of the Franklin Interurban Railway.
Waymark Code: WMNZQC
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 05/30/2015
Views: 6
Marker is located along Franklin Ave (Business US 31) just north of downtown Franklin.
The marker outlines the history of Riverview, the estate of Henry H Mayberry.
Marker text reads:
RIVERVIEW
Built in 1902 by Henry Hunter Mayberry
(1861-1931), a native of Williamson County
and a man of integrity, broad vision, and
generosity. he was the developer of Franklin's
water system and gave the only spring large
enough to service it. In 1908 he was the
builder and president of the Nashville-
Franklin Interurban, the first in the state.
Its hourly service resulted in increased
business growth with Nashville. Mr. Mayberry
also built the Nashville-Gallatin Interurban.
Marker Name: Riverview
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number: N/A
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Williamson Bicentennial Committee 1976
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