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

Campbell County

Established 1806 480 Square Miles

— County Seat Jacksboro —

Campbell County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, July 3, 2022

1. Campbell County Marker

Inscription. “Land of mountains, valleys, streams, and lakes,” Campbell is drained by the aclonch, Powell, and New rivers and tributaries of the Cumberland. It was derived from Anderson and Claiborne Counties. Virginia Militia Revolutionary War Colonel Arthur Campbell, the county namesake, was also commissioner for negotiation of Indian Treaties in 1781. The county is noted for its recreational areas. Cove Lake State Park, Norris Lake State Park, and Indian Mountain State Park developed in reclaimed strip mine land, are peaceful, prominent features.

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

Location. 36° 10.327′ N, 86° 47.266′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in North Capitol. It can be reached from 6th Avenue North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 6th Ave N, Nashville TN 37219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

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the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Claiborne County (here, next to this marker); Roane County (here, next to this marker); Anderson County (a few steps from this marker); Union County (a few steps from this marker); Knox County (a few steps from this marker); Ridge and Valley / Cumberland Plateau (a few steps from this marker); Hamilton County (a few steps from this marker); Rhea County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Campbell County Marker (right background) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, July 5, 2022

2. Campbell County Marker (right background)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 4, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 2. submitted on July 5, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.