Midtown in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
James Robertson
James Robertson
Founder of Nashville
"We are the advanced guard of civilization. Our way is across the continent."
Robertson - 1776
James Robertson
Born in Brunswick County, Virginia, June 28, 1742.
Moved to North Carolina in 1750.
Came to Tennessee in 1769.
Settled Nashville in 1780.
Died in Tennessee Sept 1, 1814.
Reinterred in the City Cemetery at Nashville 1825 under authority of the Tennessee Legislature.
A worthy citizen of both Virginia and North Carolina, pioneer and patriarch in Tennessee, diplomat, Indian fighter, maker of memorable history. Director of the movement of the settlers requiring that hazardous and heroic journey so successfully achieved from Wautauga to the Cumberland. Founder of Nashville. Brigadier-General of the United States Army. Agent of the government to the Chickasaw Nation. He was earnest, taciturn, self-contained, and had that quiet consciousness of power usually seen in born leaders of men. “He had winning ways and made no fuss” (Oconnostota)
He had what was of value beyond price - a love of virtue an intrepid soul, an emulous desire for honest fame. He possessed to an eminent degree the confidence, esteem and veneration of all his contemporaries. His worth and services in peace and war are gratefully remembered. Amiable in private life, wise in council, vigilant in camp, courageous in battle, strong in adversity, generous in victory, revered in death.
Charlotte Reeves
Wife of James Robertson.
Born in North Carolina, Jan. 2, 1751.
Married to James Robertson, 1768.
Died in Nashville, Jun. 1, 1843.
Buried in the City Cemetery.
Mother of the first male child born at Nashville.
She participated in the deeds and dangers of her illustrious husband: won honors of her own and along his path of destiny cast a leading light of loyalty, intelligence and devotion.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 36° 8.993′ N, 86° 48.686′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Midtown. Marker is at the intersection of 26th Avenue South and 25th Avenue North, on the left when traveling west on 26th Avenue South. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. All the Park's a Stage (within shouting distance of this marker); Nineteenth Amendment To The United States Constitution (within shouting distance of this marker); Major Wilbur Fisk Foster (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jane Greenebaum Eskind (about 400 feet away); Tennessee Woman Suffrage Monument (about 400 feet away); Lois Marie DeBerry (about 400 feet away); Beth Halteman Harwell (about 400 feet away); The Nashville Parthenon (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.
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