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

In Memory of Casper Mansker

1746-1820

— Goodlettsville's first citizen —

In Memory of Casper Mansker Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 31, 2021

1. In Memory of Casper Mansker Marker

Inscription. He erected his fort, called Manskers Station in 1780, 1 mile north on Manskers Creek. He was laid to rest in the community he served for 40 years. His remains were moved to this site by the Goodlettsville Men's Club, 1956.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.

Location. 36° 19.258′ N, 86° 42.919′ W. Marker is in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is at the intersection of French Street and Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling south on French Street. Marker is on the grounds of the Delmas Long Community Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville TN 37072, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in Greater Nashville.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mansker's Forts and Walton's Campground (here, next to this marker); Mansker’s Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Casper Mansker (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Goodlettsville High School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Goodlettsville Cumberland Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert Cartwright (approx. half a mile away); William Bowen House

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Mansker’s First Fort (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goodlettsville.

Regarding In Memory of Casper Mansker. Some historical references spell Mansker's first name as Kasper and list his year of death as 1821.

Also see . . . Kasper Mansker. Tennessee Encyclopedia entry by Carroll Van West. (Submitted on August 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

The Grave of Casper Mansker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 11, 2022

2. The Grave of Casper Mansker

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 31, 2021

3. In Memory of Casper Mansker Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 534 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on March 12, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 3. submitted on August 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.