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Colonel John Donelson
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By Denise Boose, July 11, 2012 | |
| | | 1. Colonel John Donelson Marker | | |
Inscription. In appreciation of
the services of
Colonel John Donelson
Born in Delaware, 1718.
Died in Kentucky 1786.
Distinguished in early life in Virginia as a civil, industrial and military leader.
Member of the House of Burgesses, iron manufacturer, Lieutenant Colonel of Pittsylvania County and devoted vestryman of Camden Parish.
Noted surveyor of state boundaries, maker of treaties with the Indians, and revolutionary patriot. Emigrated west in 1779-1780. A leader and "Diarist" of the settlers going by water in; "The good boat adventure from Fort Patrick Henry to the French Salt Spring on Cumberland River."
Founder of Donelson's Station on Stone's River 1780.
One of the commissioners holding treaty with the Chickasaw Indians near Nashborough, 1783.
Member of "The Tennessee Land Company" projecting a settlement in the "Great Bend" of Tennessee River, 1785.
Lost his life—supposed to have been murdered by the Indian—near Big Barren River, Kentucky, 1786.
"Distinguished not only in the estimation
of his fellow citizens, but more excellent
at home in the family circle" (Putnam)
Location. 36° 9.844′ N, 86° 46.52′ W. Marker is in Nashville| | | | 
By Denise Boose, July 11, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Colonel John Donelson Marker | | |
, Tennessee, in Davidson County. Marker is on 1st Avenue North 0.1 miles north of Broadway (U.S. 70), on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 170 1st Ave N, Nashville TN 37201, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Colonel James Robertson (a few steps from this marker); Fort Nashborough (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Richard Henderson (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Nashborough (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of Nashville (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Site of First Store (about 700 feet away); Sampson W. Keeble (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jacques Timothe Boucher de Montbrun (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Nashville. |
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By Denise Boose, July 11, 2012 | |
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By Denise Boose, July 11, 2012 | |
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By Denise Boose, July 11, 2012 | |
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By Denise Boose, July 11, 2012 | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on September 10, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 134 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 10, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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