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

State of Franklin

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 3, 2022

1. State of Franklin Marker

Inscription. The separate State of Franklin, with John Sevier as governor, was formed in 1784 around Greeneville by future Tennesseans dissatisfied with North Carolina's lack of protection.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.

Location. 36° 10.198′ N, 86° 47.25′ 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: Reverend Samuel Doak and Martin Academy (here,

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next to this marker); James White and Knoxville (here, next to this marker); "Avery's Trace" (here, next to this marker); Mero District (here, next to this marker); State of Franklin ceases to exist (here, next to this marker); First iron works in Hawkins and Dickson Counties (here, next to this marker); Tennessee moving toward statehood (a few steps from this marker); Middle Tennessee Settlements during American Revolution (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 3, 2022

2. State of Franklin Marker

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 129 times since then and 13 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.