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

Marshall County

Established 1836 375 Square Miles

— County Seat Lewisburg —

Marshall County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 11, 2022

1. Marshall County Marker

Inscription. Marshall County honors John Marshall, United States Chief Justice from 1801 to 1835. The Duck River and Elk Ridge cross the county in the north and south, respectively cotton growing have way to fine horses, cattle, hogs and sheep that were shipped from Lewisburg. Limestone, existing in “almost unlimited quantities,” was used to make “excellent” lime and buildings. Nathan Bedford Forrest, who wrote “Confederate military history in letters of blood across the border states,” was born in Chapel Hill.

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

Location. 36° 10.267′ N, 86° 47.221′ 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. Moore County (here, next to this marker); Maury County (here, next to this marker); Lincoln County (here, next to this marker); Sumner County (here, next to this marker); Robertson County (here, next to this marker); Davidson County (here, next to this marker); Bedford County (here, next to this marker); Giles County (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

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

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 11, 2022

2. Marshall 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 46 times since then and 2 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.