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

William J. Faulkner

1891-1987

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 12, 2022

1. William J. Faulkner Marker

Inscription. William J. Faulkner, a Congregational minister, folklorist and author, lived at this site from 1935 to 1947. He served as Fisk University's Dean of Men from 1934 to 1942 and as Dean of the Chapel from 1943 to 1953, During his tenure, he reorganized the Fisk Union Church into a Congregational Church structure. In 1942, Faulkner also served as the President of Nashville's NAACP.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 241.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 36° 9.907′ N, 86° 48.297′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Fisk/Meharry. Marker is at the intersection of Dr. DB Todd Jr. Boulevard and Morena Street, on the right when traveling south on Dr. DB Todd Jr. Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 911 Dr DB Todd Jr Boulevard, Nashville TN 37208, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Arna Wendell Bontemps (a few steps from this marker); Fisk University

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(within shouting distance of this marker); James Weldon Johnson Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Carl Van Vechten Art Gallery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Little Theatre (about 500 feet away); William Edward Burghardt DuBois (about 500 feet away); Samuel Allen McElwee (about 600 feet away); Ella Sheppard (Moore) (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Regarding William J. Faulkner. Mr. Faulkner lived in the James Weldon Johnson home, the subject of another marker on the property.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 5, 2020

2. William J. Faulkner Marker

William Faulkner marker on the left. James Weldon Johnson marker on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 588 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 12, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 2. submitted on April 9, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.