North Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Germantown
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 9, 2024
1. Germantown Marker
Inscription.
Germantown. . The area of North Nashville known as "Germantown" was first settled in the late 1700s by the McGavock family. During the first half of the 19th century, the McGavocks began selling parcels of their property, many of which were bought by German immigrants who were moving with their families into the area. The architecturally significant Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was dedicated in 1859, and it remains the second-oldest standing Catholic Church in Nashville. Germantown also became one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Nashville due to an influx of freed slaves who stayed there because of the benevolence of the German population towards them. , Photo Captions , Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and David McGavock.
The area of North Nashville known as "Germantown" was first settled in the late 1700s by the McGavock family. During the first half of the 19th century, the McGavocks began selling parcels of their property, many of which were bought by German immigrants who were moving with their families into the area. The architecturally significant Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was dedicated in 1859, and it remains the second-oldest standing Catholic Church in Nashville. Germantown also became one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Nashville due to an influx of freed slaves who stayed there because of the benevolence of the German population towards them.
Photo Captions Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and David McGavock.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 36° 10.602′ N, 86° 47.633′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in North Nashville. Marker is at the intersection of Rosa L Parks Boulevard and Taylor Street, on the right when traveling south on Rosa L Parks Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1419 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville TN 37208, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 9, 2024
2. Germantown Marker (on the right, to the left of the sidewalk)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 38 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.
