North Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Germantown

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 8, 2025

1. Germantown Marker

Inscription. 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 caption: David MoGavock; Source: TN State Museum
Photo caption: Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Source: Informing Design, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 36° 10.458′ N, 86° 47.759′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in North Nashville. It is at the intersection of Monroe Street and 10th Ave

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N, on the right when traveling east on Monroe Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 Monroe St, Nashville TN 37208, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee.

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: Carnegie Library (here, next to this marker); Sulphur Dell (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); 10 Rules of Conduct for Civil Rights Sit-Ins (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jefferson St. Music Scene (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Germantown (approx. 0.2 miles away); American Baptist College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Role of Religious Leaders (approx. 0.2 miles away); George & Nathan “Nearest” Green & Jack Daniels (approx. 0.2 miles away).

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 8, 2025

2. Germantown Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.