North Capitol in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Reverend Samuel Doak and Martin Academy
Inscription.
The Reverend Samuel Doak introduced formal education in the future state with the founding of Martin Academy in 1780 near Jonesborough.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.
Location. 36° 10.196′ N, 86° 47.249′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in North Capitol. It is on 7th Avenue North, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: State of Franklin (here, next to this marker); Middle Tennessee Settlements during American Revolution (here, next to this marker); Attacks in the East Tennessee settlements (here, next to this marker); Daniel Boone and Boone's Trace (here, next to this marker); James White and Knoxville (a few steps from this marker); Sinking Creek Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); "Avery's Trace" (a few steps from this marker); Mero District (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

