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

Robertson County

Established 1796 477 Square Miles

— County Seat Springfield —

Robertson County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 11, 2022

1. Robertson County Marker

Inscription. James Robertson, “Father of Middle Tennessee,” is honored in this Kentucky border county. Port Royal, important trading center on the Red River, was one of the earliest Tennessee communities. Tobacco is a longstanding economic staple. The state prohibition law of 1909 closed several prominent distilleries, including Charles Nelson’s, manufacturing 379, 125 gallons of whiskey with a “world-wide reputation” in 1885. The legendary Bell Witch, whom even Andrew Jackson could not subdue, was reportedly active here in the early 1800s.

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

Location. 36° 10.267′ N, 86° 47.224′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in North Capitol. Marker can be reached from 6th Avenue North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 999-837 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. Bedford County (here, next to this marker); Sumner County (here, next to this marker); Davidson County (here, next to this marker); Williamson County (here, next to this marker); Maury County (here, next to this marker); Lincoln County (here, next to this marker); Cheatham County

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

Robertson County marker (front left) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 11, 2022

2. Robertson County marker (front left)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.