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

William Carroll

Photographed by Michael Dover, January 1, 2005

1. William Carroll Marker

Inscription. A native of Pennsylvania, William Carroll moved to Nashville in 1810. He became a successful merchant and hero of the War of 1812. William Carroll served longer as Governor, 12 years, than anyone else in the history of the state. Under his leadership the Legislature passed laws in areas of criminal justice, fiscal policy, and education. Tennessee's "Business Governor" died in Nashville.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 106.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.

Location. 36° 8.866′ N, 86° 46.163′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in South Nashville. It is at the intersection of Fourth Avenue South and Oak Street on Fourth Avenue South. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 Fourth Avenue South, Nashville TN 37210, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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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: Andrew Ewing (within shouting distance of this marker); A Community of Citizens and Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); From Frontier to Civilization (within shouting distance of this marker); Nashville City Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Cemetery Monument and Architecture (within shouting distance of this marker); Frontier Nashville / Athens of the West (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Charles Maddis (about 300 feet away); City Cemetery (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Other markers no longer nearby. Richard S. Ewell (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been

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Photographed by Michael Dover, January 1, 2005

2. William Carroll Monument

(Epitaph too faint to read) He was distinguished in the Battles of Talladega, Emockface, Enotochopec Tahopeka, and New Orleans. And Was Chief Magistrate of Tennessee for Twelve Successive Years. Commander of Andrew Jackson’s Right Wing through Creek War and Battle of New Orleans. Chairman of Democratic Presidential

permanently removed); Gen. Sam G. Smith (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); William Driver (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); Major Henry M. Rutledge (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, March 21, 2009

3. William Carroll Marker

Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, March 21, 2009

4. William Carroll Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2011, by Michael Dover of Ellerslie, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,490 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2011, by Michael Dover of Ellerslie, Georgia. 3, 4. submitted on October 4, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.