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

The North Cabin

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 14, 2015

1. The North Cabin Marker

Inscription. The remains of the North Cabin stood near this spot until 1988 when it was dismantled because of structural instability. The foundation of the chimney is the only part of the building visible. The North Cabin was a one-story log dwelling with a corner stair leading to a loft. It also had opposing doors and windows on its east and west facades and exterior weatherboards. The North Cabin was built before 1865, but the exact year of its construction is a mystery. Future archaeological investigation at this site may help to recover the missing elements of the North Cabin's history.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1988.

Location. 36° 13.05′ N, 86° 36.651′ W. Marker is in Hermitage, Tennessee, in Davidson County. Marker is on Field Quarter Trail. The marker is on the Field Quarter Trail at The Hermitage. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hermitage TN 37076, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ginning and Pressing "King Cotton" (here, next to this marker); Field Quarter Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Belted Galloway (within shouting distance of this marker); Abandonment and Preservation (within shouting

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distance of this marker); The Hermitage Landscape (within shouting distance of this marker); A home for Jackson’s Slaves (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hermitage Overseer (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Future President's Home (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hermitage.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 14, 2015

2. The North Cabin Marker

The chimney foundations are barely visible under the thick vegetation.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 338 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.