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

James White and Knoxville

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 3, 2022

1. James White and Knoxville Marker

Inscription. Captain James White settled in 1786 on the site of the future Knoxville.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1786.

Location. 36° 10.2′ N, 86° 47.252′ 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: "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);

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First iron works in Hawkins and Dickson Counties (here, next to this marker); Tennessee moving toward statehood (here, next to this marker); State of Franklin (here, next to this marker); Knoxville (here, next to this marker); The Knoxville Gazette (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 3, 2022

2. James White and Knoxville 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 123 times since then and 15 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.