Downtown in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
To the Hero’s of 1776-Not Dead! -But living in deeds such lives inspire
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, January 1, 2021
1. To the Hero’s of 1776-Not Dead! -But living in deeds such lives inspire
1742 - 1777
Revolutionary War Hero
Brigadier General in the Continental line of North Carolina, who was mortally wounded at the Battle of Germantown,Pennsylvania in 1777. In his honor, the Cumberland settlers, in 1780, called their settlement here Nashborough. In 1784 the name was changed to Nashville. Erected by the city of Nashville, the Tennessee Historical Commission And the Tennessee Historical Society, 1947.
In Memory of William Lee Davidson
1746-1781
Revolutionary War Hero
Brigadier General who was killed while leading his brigade of North Carolina troops to victory at the Battle of Cowan’s Ford, North Carolina, in 1781. This boundary, when established in 1788 was named for him in memory of his service to his country. Erected by the Davidson County Court, the Tennessee Historical Commission, and the Tennessee Historical Society, 1947.
Erected 1947 by The Davidson County Court, The Tennessee Historical Commission, The Tennessee Historical Society, and The City of Nashville.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 36° 10.019′ N, 86° 46.736′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Witness Walls (a few steps from this marker); The First Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); April 19, 1960 (within shouting distance of this marker); "Western Harmony" (within shouting distance of this marker); Transfer Station Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas G. Bradford and the Nashville Citizen (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nashvillians and the Great Depression (about 300 feet away); Poll Tax / 19th Amendment (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, January 1, 2021
2. In Memory of Francis Nash
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, January 1, 2021
3. In Memory of William Lee Davidson
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, January 1, 2021
4. To the Hero’s of 1776-Not Dead! -But living in deeds such lives inspire
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2020, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 299 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 2, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
