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

William Driver

Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, March 21, 2009

1. William Driver Marker

Inscription. Captain of sea-going sailing vessels from Salem, Massachusetts, lived in Nashville in his later years. It was his flag, which he called "Old Glory," that was raised over the State Capitol when Federal troops captured Nashville in 1862.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 36° 8.811′ N, 86° 46.187′ W. Marker was in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It was in South Nashville. It could be reached from the intersection of 4th Avenue South and Oak Street, on the right when traveling south. Located in Nashville City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1001 4th Ave S, Nashville TN 37203, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in Middle Tennessee.

It was also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: The Civil War and Its Aftermath (a few steps from this marker); Frontier Nashville / Athens of the West (within shouting distance of this marker); Nashville City Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); The Free and the Unfree

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(within shouting distance of this marker); From Frontier to Civilization (within shouting distance of this marker); A Community of Citizens and Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); John E. Hagey (within shouting distance of this marker); From Burying Ground to Cemetery (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Other markers no longer nearby. Felix K. Zollicoffer (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Major Henry M. Rutledge (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Gen. Sam G. Smith (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Richard S. Ewell (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).

William Driver marker has been permanently removed. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, August 24, 2022

2. William Driver marker has been permanently removed.

Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, March 21, 2009

3. William Driver Marker

William Driver's grave is located on the right, with the anchor.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 724 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on January 29, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on July 28, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 2. submitted on January 29, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 3. submitted on July 28, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.