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

Fourth and Church

Photographed by Kathy Walker, October 20, 2009

1. Fourth and Church Marker

Inscription. Once Cherry and Spring Street, later Cherry and Church, is rich in Nashville history. Near here, April 2, 1781, Charlotte Reeves Robertson, wife of Colonel James Robertson, turned the pioneers' dogs loose on raiding Indians during the "Battle of the Bluff" and saved Fort Nashborough. In 1930, the Noel Hotel, one of the South's finest, was formally opened. The Hamilton Bank, upon acquiring the property in 1972, elected to restore the Noel building in celebration of this, our American Bicentennial, thereby saving a landmark for future generations.

Erected 1973 by General Francis Nash Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1951.

Location. 36° 9.83′ N, 86° 46.736′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of 4th Avenue North and Church Street, on the left when traveling south on 4th Avenue North. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37201, 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

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: Maxwell House Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named First Masonic Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Downtown Presbyterian Church I (about 300 feet away); Printer's Alley Garage (about 300 feet away); The Downtown Presbyterian Church II (about 400 feet away); Downtown Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); Sarah Estell (about 500 feet away); Nashville Sit-Ins (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Other markers no longer nearby. First Masonic Hall (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Jackson's Law Office (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Kathy Walker, October 20, 2009

2. Fourth and Church Marker

Photographed by Kathy Walker, October 20, 2009

3. Fourth and Church Marker

Across Church St looking north on 4th Ave N. Marker is on the side of the building close to the ground

Photographed by Kathy Walker, October 23, 2009

4. Fourth and Church Marker

Across 4th Ave N looking east on Church St. Facing marker on the side of building near sidewalk.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,535 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 6, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.