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

Fisk University

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, December 30, 2022

1. Fisk University Marker

Inscription. Fisk University was founded in Nashville in January of 1866 on the former site of a civil war barracks. In the years since its inception, Fisk has played a leading role in the education and advancement of African-Americans nationwide, with a strong focus on business, science, and the liberal arts. Fisk faculty and alumni have been among America's intellectual, artistic, and civic leaders in every generation since the university's beginnings.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1866.

Location. 36° 10.191′ N, 86° 48.292′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in North Nashville. Marker is on Jefferson Street just west of 17th Avenue North, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1708 Jefferson St, Nashville TN 37208, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Woodcuts Gallery (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson Street Jazz and Blues Festival (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jubilee Hall (about 400 feet away); Fisk University Athletics (about 400 feet away);

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Jefferson Street's Rich History (about 500 feet away); Desegregating Nashville's Lunch Counters (about 500 feet away); Fisk Jubilee Singers (about 500 feet away); The Formation of Fisk University (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, December 30, 2022

2. Fisk University Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.