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

Oak Ridge

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, February 5, 2023

1. Oak Ridge Marker

Inscription. Enlistment of women and men, training maneuvers, and manufacturing were only a part of Tennessee's war effort, culminating with the "secret city' construction of Oak Ridge. Originally one of three "Manhattan Project" sites, scientists and workers at this 60,000-acre fenced facility produced enriched uranium for atomic bombs used on Japan. Over the years, this National Laboratory continued developing various new technologies for peace as well as defense.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.

Location. 36° 10.311′ N, 86° 47.324′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in North Capitol. Marker is on 7th Avenue North, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1946 7th Ave N, Nashville TN 37219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Norris Dam (here, next to this marker); Memphis Academy of Art (here, next to this marker); First official state park: Harrison Bay (here, next to this marker); William Edmondson was the first African American to have a show at New York's Museum of Modern Art (here, next to this marker); Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (here, next to this marker); Iroquois Steeplechase

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(here, next to this marker); War games of 1942 (here, next to this marker); 1940 Population (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, February 5, 2023

2. Oak Ridge Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 41 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.