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

Lauderdale County

Established 1835 471 Square Miles

— County Seat Ripley —

Lauderdale County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 11, 2022

1. Lauderdale County Marker

Inscription. At Fort Pillow, a Union garrison of black and white Tennessee soldiers was overcome by Confederates. Nearby is Henning, the boyhood home of Pulitzer winner Alex Haley, who sparked a national understanding of African-Americans with his book Roots. This territory was still held by Chickasaws when it was first surveyed by Henry Rutherford in 1785 beginning at Key Corner. The settlers named it for Colonel James Lauderdale, killed at the Battle of New Orleans.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions.

Location. 36° 10.192′ N, 86° 47.17′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in North Capitol. Marker can be reached from 6th Avenue North. Embedded in the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 803 6th Ave N, Nashville TN 37219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lake County (here, next to this marker); Haywood County (here, next to this marker); Dyer County (here, next to this marker); Gibson County (here, next to this marker); Hardeman County (here, next to this marker); Obion County (here, next to this marker); Walkway of the Counties / Mississippi River Valley (here, next to this marker); Shelby County (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

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Lauderdale County Marker (on right) and Tipton County marker (on left). image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 11, 2022

2. Lauderdale County Marker (on right) and Tipton County marker (on left).

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 11, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 2. submitted on June 12, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.