Downtown in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Fort Nashborough
Photographed By Shane Oliver, December 4, 2021
1. Fort Nashborough Marker
Erected on the bluff near this location by the pioneers of the Cumberland settlement in the year 1780, as a central fort of defense against Indian attacks.
Was the scene of many noted historical events, especially the Indian attack of April 2, 1781, known as
"The Battle of the Bluff."
This representation of the original fort was built by appropriations from the State of Tennessee, the County of Davidson and the City of Nashville through the patriotic work of the Tennessee Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the persevering efforts of the four Nashville Chapters: Viz: Cumberland, General James Robertson, Campbell, and Colonel Thomas McCrory.
Erected in 1930, - the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the settlement of what now is the City of Nashville.
Erected 1930 by Tennessee Society Daughters Of The American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 2, 1863.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Cumberland Settlements (here, next to this marker); The Cumberland Compact (a few steps from this marker); The Bluff Station (a few steps from this marker); Colonel Richard Henderson (a few steps from this marker); River Cane (a few steps from this marker); Colonel John Donelson (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Peoples (within shouting distance of this marker); Native American Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.
Photographed By Shane Oliver, December 4, 2021
2. Fort Nashborough Marker
In 2015, Fort Nashborough was demolished and rebuilt. The newly-reconstructed Fort Nashborough opened in 2017, and the marker was moved to the wall of the tall log building next to the gate, on the right-hand side of the photo.
Photographed By Shane Oliver, December 31, 2021
3. Current Location of Fort Nashborough Marker
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 24, 2009
4. Former Fort Nashborough Entrance
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 24, 2009
5. Fort Nashborough
Close up the art at the top of the marker.
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 24, 2009
6. Former location of Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,718 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 26, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on December 31, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 9, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
