Germantown in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Tennessee State Capitol Building
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 13, 2023
1. Tennessee State Capitol Building Marker
Inscription.
Tennessee State Capitol Building. . The Tennessee State Capitol building, a National Historic Landmark, was designed by renowned architect William Strickland (who also designed the National Historic Landmark First Presbyterian Church at 5th Ave and Church St in Downtown) and constructed over a period of 14 years, beginning in 1845 and completed in 1859. The Greek Revival style building is notable from an engineering standpoint because of its unusually extensive (for the time) use of stone, as well as being one of the first buildings to use structural iron instead of wood for roof supports to reduce the risk of fire. It is also one of just 11 U.S. state capitol buildings without a dome. President James K. Polk, one of three Tennesseans to serve as President, and his wife, Sarah are entombed on the grounds.
The Tennessee State Capitol building, a National Historic Landmark, was designed by renowned architect William Strickland (who also designed the National Historic Landmark First Presbyterian Church at 5th Ave and Church St in Downtown) and constructed over a period of 14 years, beginning in 1845 and completed in 1859. The Greek Revival style building is notable from an engineering standpoint because of its unusually extensive (for the time) use of stone, as well as being one of the first buildings to use structural iron instead of wood for roof supports to reduce the risk of fire. It is also one of just 11 U.S. state capitol buildings without a dome. President James K. Polk, one of three Tennesseans to serve as President, and his wife, Sarah are entombed on the grounds.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 36° 10.524′ N, 86° 47.283′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Germantown. Marker is on 5th Avenue North, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1201 5th Ave N, Nashville TN 37208, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Germantown Brewery District (a few steps from this marker); Ratterman Row (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 13, 2023
2. Tennessee State Capitol Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
