Brentwood in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Tennessee Baptist Children's Home
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David Johnston Cemetery
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 3, 2025
1. Tennessee Baptist Children's Home Side of Marker
Tennessee Baptist Children's Home. On May 5, 1891 a committee assembled by Mrs. Georgia Eastman met to organize the Tennessee Baptist Orphans' Home. The home became a reality Oct. 13, 1891 when by laws were adopted, application made for incorporation, and the former Delaware Hotel in Nashville rented. The Rev. T.T. Thompson was the first staff member. Four children entered the next month. The home became part of the Tennessee Baptist Convention in 1894. Because more space was needed, ground was broken near here April 15, 1911 for a new building on what was then a 75-acre site. The home's name was changed in 1953 to Tennessee Baptist Children's Home. Group homes replaced dormitories between 1971 and 1974.
David Johnston Cemetery. On this campus is located the family cemetery of Revolutionary War soldier David Johnston, who came to Williamson County from Mecklenburg, N. C. by 1807. Those known to be buried here are David Johnston (1745-1829), Elizabeth Johnston (1747-1827), Robert Johnston (1775-1827), Rachel Johnston (1782-1864), David Johnston, Jr., Carrie Johnston (1803-1824), Esau Johnston (1836-1863), Henry
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Erected 2000 by Williamson County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Williamson County Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 15, 1911.
Location. 35° 59.352′ N, 86° 48.883′ W. Marker is in Brentwood, Tennessee, in Williamson County. It is on Franklin Road (U.S. 31) north of Elijahs Way, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brentwood TN 37027, 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.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 3, 2025
2. David Johnston Cemetery Side of Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Owen Chapel (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mountview (approx. 1.2 miles away); Lipscomb Elementary School (approx. 1.3 miles away); WSM Broadcasting Transmitter & Antenna (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named Lipscomb Elementary School (approx. 1.4 miles away); Spring House (approx. 1.4 miles away); The WSM Tower (approx. 1½ miles away); Native American Town (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brentwood.
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1. History. Mrs. Georgia Eastman, who felt led by the Lord to provide a Christian home for orphaned children, organized a committee of faithful ladies to pursue the work. In just six months, the home (the former Hotel Delaware in West Nashville) was furnished and rented for $50 per month, and the ministry
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 4, 2025
3. Tennessee Baptist Children's Home / David Johnston Cemetery Marker
2. Baptist Childrens Home in Brentwood looks back on 125 years. Debbie Chamberlain was 11 in 1968 when she arrived, older than her years, at the Brentwood campus of the Tennessee Baptist Childrens Homes. It was a lifesaver, absolutely, Chamberlain said. (Landon Woodroof, Williamson Scene, Dec. 3, 2016) (Submitted on May 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
3. Timeline of David Johnston. Chronology of his life from his birth in Ireland to his death in Williamson County, Tenn. (Contributed by Janet J. Johnston, Simpson History, March 18, 2017) (Submitted on May 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
