Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Holy Rosary Cathedral
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 74.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 36° 9.993′ N, 86° 47.037′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. Marker can be reached from 6th Avenue. The marker is located on the Tennessee State Capitol Grounds and is very near James K. Polk's tomb. In fact in the long shot you can see the columns of the tomb behind the marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37219, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At
least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tomb of James Knox Polk (a few steps from this marker); William Strickland 1788-1864 (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Johnson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Two Governors, Two Governments (about 300 feet away); Samuel Dold Morgan 1798-1880 (about 400 feet away); Alvin C. York (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2010, by Currey Russell of Indian Mound, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 894 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2010, by Currey Russell of Indian Mound, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.