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

Wayne County

Established 1817 734 Square Miles

— County Seat Waynesboro —

Wayne County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 11, 2022

1. Wayne County Marker

Inscription. Wayne County was named after Major General Anthony Wayne whose daring in the Revolutionary War earned him the nickname “Mad Anthony”. The Green River flows through Waynesboro, and between Waynesboro and the Natchez Trace Parkway is Natural Bridge, where county court was held in the 19th century. At Pulpit Rock, David Crockett reportedly made his first political speech. Pulitzer Prize winner and best selling writer T.S. Stribling was born and buried in Clifton.

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

Location. 36° 10.234′ N, 86° 47.2′ 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. Perry County (here, next to this marker); Humphreys County (here, next to this marker); Houston County (here, next to this marker); Stewart County (a few steps from this marker); Montgomery County (within shouting distance of this marker); Dickson County (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Western Highland Rim / Central Basin (within shouting distance of this marker); Hickman County (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Wayne County marker (foreground) and Perry County marker (back left) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 11, 2022

2. Wayne County marker (foreground) and Perry County marker (back left)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 12, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 2. submitted on June 13, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.