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

Tulip Grove

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 29, 2020

1. Tulip Grove Marker

Inscription.
Designed by Jos. Reiff, who was also builder of the Hermitage, this house was built in 1836 for Andrew J. Donelson, Jackson's namesake and secretary. A West Point graduate, Donelson was at one time minister to Prussia, and held other offices. In 1856 he was candidate for vice-president on ticket with Millard Fillmore.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 11.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #13 Millard Fillmore, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 36° 12.742′ N, 86° 36.429′ W. Marker is in Hermitage, Tennessee, in Davidson County. Marker is at the intersection of Lebanon Pike (U.S. 70) and Rachels Lane, on the right when traveling east on Lebanon Pike. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4401 Lebanon Pike, 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. Tennessee Confederate Soldiers' Home Cemetery Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Peace: Follow the Drinking Gourd (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Soldiers' Home

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Confederate Soldiers' Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Rachel Stockley and Col. John Donelson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Cemetery (about 300 feet away); The Donelson Family Cemetery (about 300 feet away); Hermitage Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hermitage.

Also see . . . Tulip Grove. Andrew Jackson's The Hermitage website entry (Submitted on April 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, November 12, 2022

2. Tulip Grove Marker

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 29, 2020

3. Tulip Grove Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 277 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on November 14, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 3. submitted on April 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.