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

Sampson W. Keeble

Photographed by Kathy Walker, October 24, 2009

1. Sampson W. Keeble Marker

Inscription. Sampson W. Keeble, barber, businessman, and civic leader, became the first African-American to serve in the Tennessee General Assembly. Serving from 1873 to 1875, Keeble was appointed to the House Military Affairs Committee and the Immigration Committee. After service in the legislature, he was elected magistrate in Davidson County and served from 1877 to 1882.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 130.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 36° 9.712′ N, 86° 46.493′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in The District. It is at the intersection of Broadway and 2nd Avenue North, on the right when traveling east on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Broadway, 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 markers are within walking distance of this marker: 100 Second Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Timothy Demonbreun (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Demonbreum's Cave (about

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500 feet away); Battle of the Bluffs (about 500 feet away); Native American Plaza (approx. 0.2 miles away); The First Peoples (approx. 0.2 miles away); Colonel John Donelson (approx. 0.2 miles away); River Cane (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed by Kathy Walker, October 24, 2009

2. Sampson W. Keeble Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,589 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.