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

The Parthenon

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 11, 2022

1. The Parthenon Marker

Inscription. The "pearl” of the Exposition was the Parthenon, a full scale replica of the Greek architectural masterpiece, designed by William C. Smith and built by Edward Laurent. It was meant to solidify Nashville's image as the "Athens of the South,” and the wood and plaster structure housed some 1,175 works of art from around the world. It remained a sentimental favorite after the Exposition closed, and was rebuilt of reinforced concrete by Foster & Creighton during 1920-1931. It endures as a source. of pride and affection.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events.

Location. 36° 10.284′ N, 86° 47.291′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in North Capitol. It can be reached from 7th Avenue North. Located within the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1916 7th 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.

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Globally, it is in North America,

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: Seesaw View of the Exposition (here, next to this marker); The Negro Building (here, next to this marker); Participation From Across the State (a few steps from this marker); The Agriculture Building (a few steps from this marker); The Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition (a few steps from this marker); Vanity Fair (a few steps from this marker); The Visual Legacy (a few steps from this marker); Caroline Meriwether Goodlett and the United Daughters of the Confederacy (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

The Parthenon Marker (marker on right) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 11, 2022

2. The Parthenon Marker (marker on right)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.