Goodlettsville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Mansker's Forts and Walton's Campground
Mansker's Fort, built 1779.
Erected by Robert Cartwright Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution • Cumberland District, Tennessee Methodist Conference.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.
Location. 36° 19.258′ N, 86° 42.917′ W. Marker is in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. Marker 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 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. In Memory of Casper Mansker (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 Cumberland Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Bowen House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Mansker’s First Fort (approx. one mile away); Old Stone Bridge (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Mansker's Station (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goodlettsville.
More about this marker. Mansker's grave now (at time of submission) is next to the marker and Connell Methodist is on Church Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.