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

"Western Harmony"

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 4, 2020

1. "Western Harmony" Marker

Inscription. Music publishing in Nashville began in 1824 when "The Western Harmony" was published by Allen D. Carden and Samuel J. Rogers. A book of hymns and instruction for singing, it was printed by Carey A. Harris on the press of his newspaper, the Nashville Republican, on College Street (now Third Avenue) in this vicinity.

Erected 1981 by The Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. (Marker Number 75.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, The Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.

Location. 36° 10.02′ N, 86° 46.775′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in North Capitol. Marker is at the intersection of Third Avenue North and James Robertson Parkway (U.S. 431), on the left when traveling north on Third Avenue North. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Witness Walls (within shouting distance of this marker); To the Hero’s of 1776-Not Dead! -But living in deeds such lives inspire

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Transfer Station Site (within shouting distance of this marker); April 19, 1960 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Freedman's Savings and Trust Company Bank / Duncan Hotel (about 400 feet away); Morris Memorial Building / Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Nashville Alumnae Chapter (about 400 feet away); On This Site Stood the Nashville Inn (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 4, 2020

2. "Western Harmony" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 346 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.