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

Meharry Medical College

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, August 25, 2022

1. Meharry Medical College Marker

Inscription. Eleven years post Civil War, today's Meharry Medical College was established to teach former slaves, who were dying of epidemic illnesses, the art of medicine in order to heal themselves and our community. Since 1876, Meharry has trained a significant portion of the country's African-American nurses, physicians, dentists, biomedical, scientists, and public health administrators. Today, it serves as a beacon of hope, meeting the health care needs of the underserved and underrepresented, regardless of race or creed, through education, research, and patient care, standing firm on its promise to diversify America's health professions workforce.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Science & Medicine.

Location. 36° 10.134′ N, 86° 48.686′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in North Nashville. It is on Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2026B Jefferson St, Nashville TN 37208, 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,

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: Ed Temple (a few steps from this marker); Pearl High Athletics (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Citizens Savings Bank and Trust Company (about 400

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feet away); Jefferson Street Music District (about 400 feet away); Jefferson Street Gateway to Heritage (about 600 feet away); Major General Leonard Randolph Jr. (about 600 feet away); David Levering Lewis (about 600 feet away); Honorable Thelma Harper (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, August 25, 2022

2. Meharry Medical College Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.