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

Sam Houston elected governor in 1827

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 3, 2022

1. Sam Houston elected governor in 1827 Marker

Inscription. Sam Houston, who as a young man lived among the Cherokee, was elected governor in 1827.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.

Location. 36° 10.232′ N, 86° 47.272′ 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 37219, 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: Atlas (here, next to this marker); Andrew Jackson elected President (here, next to this marker); Memphis Advocate (here, next to this

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marker); Gold discovered at Coker Creek (here, next to this marker); State penitentiary opens (here, next to this marker); Homegrown Heroes (here, next to this marker); Franklin Railroad (here, next to this marker); Medical Society Tennessee (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. Sam Houston elected governor in 1827 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.