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Midtown in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
 

Federal Defenses

 
 
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Photographed By Denise Boose, July 11, 2012
1. Federal Defenses Marker
Inscription. The hill to the west was a strong point in the system of permanent Federal defenses, started in 1862, which extended to the river on both sides of town. Artillery was emplaced here from time to time.
 
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number N-13.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: LandmarksWar, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
 
Location. 36° 8.939′ N, 86° 48.842′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Midtown. Marker is at the intersection of 27th Avenue North and Parthenon Avenue, on the left when traveling north on 27th Avenue North. This marker is located west of The Parthenon. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Parthenon (within shouting distance of this marker); John W. Thomas (within shouting distance of this marker); The Nashville Parthenon (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Beth Halteman Harwell (about 500 feet away); Tennessee Woman Suffrage Monument (about 500 feet away); Jane Greenebaum Eskind
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(about 500 feet away); Lois Marie DeBerry (about 500 feet away); Confederate Private Monument (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.
 
Federal Defenses Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Denise Boose, July 11, 2012
2. Federal Defenses Marker
Federal Defenses Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Denise Boose, July 11, 2012
3. Federal Defenses Marker
Federal Defenses Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Denise Boose, July 11, 2012
4. Federal Defenses Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 709 times since then and 4 times this year. Last updated on December 17, 2012, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 20, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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