Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Hume-Fogg High School
On this spot was the site of a building in which the legislature of Tennessee met from 1813 to 1817.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.
Location. 36° 9.566′ N, 86° 46.879′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway (U.S. 70) and 7th Avenue North, on the right when traveling west on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Broadway, Nashville TN 37203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Randall Jarrell (here, next to this marker); Customs House (within shouting distance of this marker); Nashville's First Public School (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Francis Fogg (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The South Field (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Alfred Hume (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain John Gordon 1763-1819 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.
Regarding Hume-Fogg High School. Fogg High School, named after B. J. Fogg, the first president of the Nashville Board of Education, became the city's second public school in 1875. It and Hume High School merged to form Hume-Fogg in 1912.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 8, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.