North Capitol in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
President Lincoln and Vice President Andrew Johnson
Inscription.
With the re-election of President Lincoln in 1864, Tennessee's governor,
Andrew Johnson, was elected Vice-President on November 4.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #17 Andrew Johnson series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is November 4, 1864.
Location. 36° 10.259′ N, 86° 47.287′ 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: "Boys this will be short but desperate." (here, next to this marker); Battle of Franklin (here, next to this marker); Union stronghold in Tennessee (here, next to this marker); Battle of Knoxville (here, next to this marker); Battle of Chickamauga (here, next to this marker); Battle of Nashville (here, next to this marker); Lincoln Assassinated (here, next to this marker); Slaves freed by Tennessee constitutional amendment (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 4, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

