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

Rachel Stockley and Col. John Donelson

John and Rachel Stockley Donelson Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2021

1. John and Rachel Stockley Donelson Marker

Inscription.

In memory of
Rachel Stockley Donelson who lies here
Born in Va. 1716, died 1794
and her husband Col. John Donelson
Born in Va. 1718
Killed by Indians in Kentucky 1785
Erected by their decendants and Rachel Stockley Donelson Chapter D.A.R.
Her children arise up and call her blessed
Apr. 24, 1933

Erected by Rachel Stockley Donelson Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Wars, US Indian • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 24, 1933.

Location. 36° 12.697′ N, 86° 36.413′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Hermitage. It can be reached from Rachels Lane east of Lebanon Pike (U.S. 70), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hermitage TN 37076, 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: Confederate Soldiers' Home (a few steps from this marker); The Donelson Family Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Confederate Soldiers' Home

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(a few steps from this marker); Our Peace: Follow the Drinking Gourd (within shouting distance of this marker); Tennessee Confederate Soldiers' Home Cemetery Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Hermitage Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Jacksons and Religion (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Hermitage Church (within shouting distance of this marker).

The Donelson Family Cemetery Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2021

2. The Donelson Family Cemetery Marker

Rachel Stockley and Col. John Donelson Marker image. Click for full size.

via Tennessee State Library & Archives, 1933

3. Rachel Stockley and Col. John Donelson Marker

Members of the Donelson family and the Daughters of the American Revolution at a monument honoring John and Rachel Stockley Donelson.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 559 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.