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

Madison County

Established 1821 557 Square Miles

— County Seat Jackson —

Madison County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 11, 2022

1. Madison County Marker

Inscription. Madison honors President James Madison. By 1840 Jackson was a regional cotton depot and it now serves as a railroad hub for West Tennessee. Pinson Mounds is a prehistoric ceremonial site with the second highest mound in the country. Native James Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson transformed the harmonica from a folk novelty to a leading blues instrument. Lane College, formed in 1879, is unique as the only college in Tennessee founded by African-Americans still in existence.

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

Location. 36° 10.194′ N, 86° 47.172′ 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. Fayette County (here, next to this marker); Crockett County (here, next to this marker); Carroll County (here, next to this marker); Obion County (here, next to this marker); Hardeman County (here, next to this marker); Dyer County (here, next to this marker);

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

Madison County Marker (in foreground) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, November 11, 2022

2. Madison County Marker (in foreground)

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 86 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 November 11, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.