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

Buchanan's Station

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 29, 2020

1. Buchanan's Station Marker

Inscription.

One of Cumberland settlements, established here in 1780. The fort was attacked, Sept. 30, 1792, by about 300 Creeks and Lower Cherokees under Chiachattalla. Aided by the heroism and efficiency of Mrs. Buchanan and other women in the stockade, the attack was repulsed and Chiachattalla was killed.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 10.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 30, 1792.

Location. 36° 8.69′ N, 86° 42.696′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is on Elm Hill Pike west of Massman Drive, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37210, 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

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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Brewery at Mill Creek (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Buchanan’s Station (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Buchanan Station Cemetery (about 600 feet away); Buchanan’s Station Cemetery (about 600 feet away); Greenwood Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); George Woods (approx. 0.6 miles away); Caroline Meriwether Goodlett (approx. 1.3 miles away); William Nelson Rector Beall (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 29, 2020

2. Buchanan's Station Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,140 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.