Germantown in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Fountain of Youth
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 9, 2024
1. Fountain of Youth Marker
The healing mineral water was believed to promote longevity, cure hangovers, repel rats, and was used as a voodoo potion.
The fountain you see today is inspired by the water troughs of the past. It does not use sulfur water and is not drinkable.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 36° 10.779′ N, 86° 47.445′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Germantown. Marker can be reached from 5th Avenue North, 0.1 miles south of Hume Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1507 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. Morgan Park History (within shouting distance of this marker); Fehr School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Freeland's Station (approx. ¼ mile away); Ratterman Row (approx. ¼ mile away); Centenary Methodist Institute (approx. ¼ mile away); Germantown (approx. ¼ mile away); George & Nathan “Nearest” Green & Jack Daniels (approx. 0.3 miles away); Assumption Church / Cardinal Stritch (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.
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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 9, 2024
2. Fountain of Youth Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
