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

Coffee County

Established 1836 429 Square Miles

— County Seat Manchester —

Coffee County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 2, 2022

1. Coffee County Marker

Inscription. Major General, John Coffee was a close friend of Andrew Jackson, surveyor and a commander at the Battle of New Orleans. Within his namesake county is Old Stone Fort, a stone and earth enclosure probably built as a sacred site by prehistoric Woodland Indians almost 2.000 years ago. The Duck River waterfalls attracted 19th century industry and Civil War encampment. Pioneers dubbed part of Coffee “The Barrens” because Fort Payne chert supported few trees.

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

Location. 36° 10.273′ 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, 0.1 miles north of Harrison Street, on the left when traveling 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. Wilson County (here, next to this marker); Franklin County (here, next to this marker); Rutherford County (here, next to this marker); Lincoln County (here, next to this marker); Cheatham County (a few steps from this marker); Maury County (a few steps from this marker); Bedford County

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(a few steps from this marker); Williamson County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 2, 2022

2. Coffee County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.