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

George Woods

1842-1912

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 29, 2020

1. George Woods Marker

Inscription. George Woods was one of the earliest documented African-American archaeological technicians to work in Tennessee. He and his brother Joe were key participants during the 1877-1884 archaeological expeditions across Middle Tennessee sponsored by Harvard's Peabody Museum. Woods explored the Brentwood Library and Noel Cemetery sites. Later he assisted local antiquarian archaeologist Gates P. Thruston. Woods died September 28, 1912, and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 217.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Anthropology & Archaeology. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 28, 1912.

Location. 36° 8.643′ N, 86° 43.371′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in South Nashville. It is at the intersection of Elm Hill Pike and Spence Lane, on the right when traveling west on Elm Hill Pike. Marker located at northwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37210,

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United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Greenwood Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Buchanan’s Station Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Buchanan Station Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Buchanan’s Station (approx. 0.6 miles away); Brewery at Mill Creek (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Buchanan's Station (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lt. Henry M. Doak (approx. 0.7 miles away); Caroline Meriwether Goodlett (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 29, 2020

2. George Woods Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 471 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.