Murfreesboro in Rutherford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Murfreesboro

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 21, 2021

1. Murfreesboro Marker

Inscription. This tablet commemorates
the fact that
Murfreesboro
was the capital of
the state of Tennessee
from September 26, 1819
to October 15, 1825

Patriotism is kindled in
the hearts of a people by
the flaming torch of history

Erected 1921 by Colonel Hardy Murfree Chapter, The Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 26, 1819.

Location. 35° 50.762′ N, 86° 23.541′ W. Marker is in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in Rutherford County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Maple Street and West Main Street. Marker is affixed to the wall of the Rutherford County Courthouse near the west entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 N Public Square, Murfreesboro TN 37130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Murfreesboro (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Murfreesboro (a few steps from this marker); Murfreesboro was the Capital of the State of Tennessee (a few steps from this marker); General Griffith Rutherford

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(a few steps from this marker); Federal Troops on the Square (a few steps from this marker); The Square During Occupation (within shouting distance of this marker); Architecture on the Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murfreesboro.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 7, 2020

2. Murfreesboro Marker

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 7, 2020

3. Murfreesboro Marker

Marker is behind the scaffolding on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 12, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on June 11, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.