Near Capshaw in Limestone County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Nicholas Davis
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 27, 2010
1. Nicholas Davis Marker
He settled here on several hundred acres and built his large log home "Walnut Grove" in 1817. Here he entertained large numbers of guests for days at a time, raced his blooded horses and lived the life of a much admired country gentleman.
He was a framer of Alabama's first constitution, was twice a candidate for Governor on the Whig ticket, and served as President of the Alabama Senate for 5 terms.
He died on September 29, 1856 and is buried here at his beloved "Walnut Grove".
Erected 2002 by the Limestone Co. Historical Society and Athens/Limestone Tourism Council.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Churches & Religion • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1826.
Location. 34° 48.156′ N, 86° 48.268′ W. Marker is near
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Limestone County Tornado Memorial (approx. 4.7 miles away); Ford's Chapel United Methodist Church (approx. 5 miles away); White Hall (approx. 5.7 miles away); Cambridge (approx. 6 miles away); Toney Rosenwald School (approx. 6.9 miles away); Cotton Hill (approx. 7.3 miles away); Lee Mansion (approx. 7˝ miles away); James Henry Bibb (approx. 7.6 miles away).
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 27, 2010
2. Nicholas Davis Marker
Marker as seen traveling West on Nick Davis Rd.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 27, 2010
3. Nicholas Davis Marker
Marker as seen traveling East on Nick Davis Rd.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, August 20, 2011
4. Nicholas Davis Marker
Marker and gravesite after the 27 Apr 11 tornado that hit this area. The trees that fell all around the area have been cleared away. I'm very surprised the grave and marker were not damaged by the storm.
Photographed By Ken Smith, December 4, 2012
5. Nicholas Davis Marker
The site has been cleaned up since the April 2011 tornado.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 27, 2010
6. Nicholas Davis Burial Site
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 27, 2010
7. Nicholas Davis Burial Marker
In memory of NICHOLAS DAVIS, Born in Hanover County Va. April 23, A.D. 1781, Died Sept. 29, 1856. This monument is erected by their Children.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 27, 2010
8. Martha Davis Burial Marker
In memory of MARTHA, wife of Nicholas Davis, Born in Caroline County Va. Sept. 7, A.D. 1791, Died March 18.1853.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 5,340 times since then and 129 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 29, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 4. submitted on August 20, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 5. submitted on December 7, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. 6, 7, 8. submitted on March 29, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
