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

Dekalb County

Established 1837 304 Square Miles

— County Seat Smithville —

Dekalb County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 2, 2022

1. Dekalb County Marker

Inscription. Bavarian Baron Johann DeKalb accompanied Lafayette to America in 1777 and DeKalb County, honors this major general of the Continental Army. The county was first settled in 1797 by miller Adam Dale. During the Civil War, allegiance was divided between the Union and the Confederacy. Center Hill Lake, a dominant feature of Highland Rim terrain, was created by a US Army Corps of Engineers dam on the Caney Fork River. Smithville is home to the Appalachian Center for Crafts.

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

Location. 36° 10.287′ N, 86° 47.237′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in North Capitol. Marker can be reached from 5th Avenue North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1023 5th 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. Smith County (here, next to this marker); Cannon Counry (here, next to this marker); Macon County (a few steps from this marker); Trousdale County (a few steps from this marker); Clay County (a few steps from this marker); Eastern Highland Rim / State Capitol (a few steps from this marker); Jackson County (a few steps from this marker); Putnam County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

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Dekalb County Marker (back center) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 2, 2022

2. Dekalb County Marker (back center)

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 48 times since then and 4 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.