Goodlettsville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Alexander Wilson
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 11, 2022
1. Alexander Wilson Marker
In the spring of 1810, Alexander Wilson, noted author, naturalist, and known as the "Father of American Ornithology", visited this area while on a horseback trip over the Natchez Trace to the Mississippi River. While here he lodged with the pioneer, Isaac Walton. In this area he recorded his observations of parakeets (now extinct in this area) and two new species of birds which he named the Tennessee Warbler and the Nashville Warbler.Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 19.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. 36° 20.617′ N, 86° 43.062′ W. Marker is in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. Marker is on Louisville Highway (U.S. 31W) 0.1 miles north of Dickerson Pike (
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 16, 2020
2. Alexander Wilson Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Old Stone Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mansker’s First Fort (approx. 1˝ miles away); William Bowen House (approx. 1˝ miles away); Mansker’s Station (approx. 1.6 miles away); In Memory of Casper Mansker (approx. 1.6 miles away); Mansker's Forts and Walton's Campground (approx. 1.6 miles away); Casper Mansker (approx. 1.6 miles away); Goodlettsville Cumberland Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goodlettsville.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article. (Submitted on May 15, 2015.)
Additional commentary.
1. Original marker appears to have been put back.
Sometime between May, 2016 and March, 2019 the marker has been replaced on its pole. It appears to be the original marker.
— Submitted August 18, 2020.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 7, 2015
3. Only post was left where marker was erected.
The marker has since been returned or replaced.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 7, 2015
4. Another view of missing marker area.
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5. Alexander Wilson
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 704 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on March 12, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on March 12, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 2. submitted on August 17, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 15, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
