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

Engine Company No. 11

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 20, 2020

1. Engine Company No. 11 Marker

Inscription. Organized January 15, 1885, Nashville's first African-American fire unit, Engine Company No. 4, was located at 424 Woodland St. On January 2, 1892 Capt. C. C. Gowdy, hoseman Harvey Ewing, and reel driver Stokely Allen were killed while battling a fire which destroyed a full city block in the business district, along 3rd Avenue North. Funeral services for the fallen firefighters were held in the State Capitol building on January 6, 1892. In 1923. Engine Co. 4 moved to North Nashville and became Engine Co. 11. In 1966, Engine Co. 11 moved to its present location.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 164.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Disasters. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 15, 1885.

Location. 36° 10.75′ N, 86° 48.647′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in North Nashville. Marker is at the intersection of Doctor DB Todd Junior Boulevard and 17th Avenue North, on the right when traveling south on Doctor DB Todd Junior Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1745 Doctor DB Todd Junior Boulevard, Nashville TN 37208, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Temple Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Community Church (approx. half a mile away); Jones School / School Desegregation in Nashville “Nashville Plan” Schools (approx. half a mile away); North Nashville High School (approx. 0.6 miles away); St. Vincent de Paul Church and School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Pearl High Athletics (approx. 0.7 miles away); Meharry Medical College and the United Methodist Church (Worship of God through service to mankind) (approx. 0.7 miles away); Jefferson Street's Rich History (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 20, 2020

2. Engine Company No. 11 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 235 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.