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

Carroll County

Established 1821 599 Square Miles

— County Seat Huntingdon —

Carroll County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 11, 2022

1. Carroll County Marker

Inscription. After the Chickasaw withdrew from West Tennessee, the influx of settlers seeking good farm land found here, “an unbroken forest infested with bears, wolves, panthers, deer, wildcats, the smaller wild animals, and snakes.” After clearing of their level surface drained by the Big Sandy and Obion Rivers, an agricultural economy grew based in the early years on cotton. Namesake William Carrol was governor for twelve years, longer than any other person. Twentieth century two-term governor Gordon Browning was a native.

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

Location. 36° 10.195′ N, 86° 47.173′ 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. 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. Henderson County (here, next to this marker); Crockett County (here, next to this marker); Madison County (here, next to this marker); Fayette County (here, next to this marker); Weakley County (here, next to this marker); Benton County

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

Carroll County marker (in the middle) and Weakley County marker (to the right) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 11, 2022

2. Carroll County marker (in the middle) and Weakley County marker (to the right)

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 46 times since then and 3 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.