Gallatin in Sumner County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Gallatin Founded 1802
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 27, 2025
1. Gallatin Founded Marker
Gallatin Founded 1802
Stone from 1927 City Hall. Present bldg. erected 1974
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.
Location. 36° 23.28′ N, 86° 26.882′ W. Marker is in Gallatin, Tennessee, in Sumner County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (Tennessee Route 25) and GFD Memorial Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 132 W Main St, Gallatin TN 37066, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee and in Greater Nashville. 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: Gallatin, Tennessee (here, next to this marker); Gallatin Public Square (a few steps from this marker); The Westward Movement (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Trousdale Place (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Soldiers Monument (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Trousdale Place (about 400 feet away); Blue's Jewelry Store (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gallatin.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Trousdale Place (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
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Photographed by Mark Parker, March 27, 2025
2. Gallatin Founded Marker with City Hall sign
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 27, 2025
3. Gallatin Founded Marker in front of City Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 14, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
