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

Hunter's Hill

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 29, 2020

1. Hunter's Hill Marker

Inscription. On Cumberland River, two miles north, was Andrew Jackson's plantation, Hunter's Hill, which he bought in 1796 and where he lived until 1804 when he sold it to Colonel Edward Ward and removed to the adjoining tract to which he gave the name of the Hermitage. The Hunter's Hill house was destroyed by fire in 1903.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 81.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.

Location. 36° 12.863′ N, 86° 36.288′ W. Marker is in Hermitage, Tennessee, in Davidson County. Marker is at the intersection of Lebanon Pike (U.S. 70) and Shute Lane, on the right when traveling east on Lebanon Pike. 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. Blackwood Field (within shouting distance of this marker); Tulip Grove (approx. 0.2 miles away); Andrew Jackson Donelson (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Tulip Grove (approx. 0.2 miles away); Our Peace: Follow the Drinking Gourd

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Soldiers' Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hermitage Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Confederate Soldiers' Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hermitage.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 29, 2020

2. Hunter's Hill Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 952 times since then and 180 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.