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

Union Major General Don Carlos Buell

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 31, 2021

1. Union Major General Don Carlos Buell Marker

Inscription. commander of the Army of the Ohio, accepted Nashville's surrender in February 1862. After winning an indecisive battle against the Army of Tennessee at Perryville, Kentucky, in early October, he was relieved of command after failing to follow up his victory. He resigned from the Union army in 1864.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1862.

Location. 36° 8.676′ N, 86° 46.435′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in South Nashville. Marker can be reached from Fort Negley Boulevard north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is along the outer loop around Fort Negley. Going counterclockwise on the trail, the marker is about 600 feet from the park's entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 Fort Negley Boulevard, 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. A Birthplace of Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Design (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); Nashville Surrendered (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peach Orchard Hill (about 300 feet away); Captain James St. Clair Morton

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(about 300 feet away); The Battle of Nashville (about 300 feet away); Fortress Nashville / Forts (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Also see . . . Don Carlos Buell. Biographical sketch by the American Battlefield Trust. (Submitted on August 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 31, 2021

2. Union Major General Don Carlos Buell Marker

Union Maj. Gen. Don Carlos Buell image. Click for full size.

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, circa 1862

3. Union Maj. Gen. Don Carlos Buell

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.