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

Gibson County

Established 1823 603 Square Miles

— County Seat Trenton —

Gibson County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 11, 2022

1. Gibson County Marker

Inscription. Agriculturally diverse and level, Gibson County was named for Colonel John Gibson who fought in the Creek Wars under Andrew Jackson. Especially strong crops have included cotton, soybeans, and strawberries. Gibson County was the last home in Tennessee of David Crockett and of Margaret Daveiss Hess, the first woman to argue a case before a Tennessee court. Peter Taylor, “one of the most accomplished short story writers of the 20th century,” was born in Trenton.

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

Location. 36° 10.191′ 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 north of Harrison Street, on the left when traveling 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); Lauderdale County (here, next to this marker); Shelby County (here, next to this marker); Haywood County (here, next to this marker); Dyer County (here, next to this marker); Tipton County (here, next to this marker); Walkway of the Counties / Mississippi River Valley

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(here, next to this marker); Hardeman County (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Gibson County marker (on right) and Obion County marker (on left) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 11, 2022

2. Gibson County marker (on right) and Obion 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 73 times since then and 2 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.