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

Germantown Historic District

Germantown Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. E. Smith, September 2, 2007

1. Germantown Marker

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European immigrants established Germantown, the first suburb in North Nashville, in the 1850s. Large brick townhouses stood next to modest workers' cottages, illustrating the area's economic and social diversity. World War I and changes in public attitude began decades of decline. Renovation projects at two historic churches began the neighborhood's revitalization in the 1970s. Germantown became a National Register Historic District in 1979.

Erected 2003 by the Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. (Marker Number 114.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, The Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1979.

Location. 36° 10.432′ N, 86° 47.36′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Germantown. Marker is on Jefferson Steet near 6th Avenue North, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37208, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Tennessee Civilian Conservation Corps (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 200 years of statehood (about 500 feet away); Dr. Peter Doherty (about 500 feet away); University of Tennessee women's basketball (about 500 feet away); The 1995 gross revenues from Tennessee music related companies (about 500 feet away); Houston Oilers (about 500 feet away); Japanese manufacturers in Tennessee (about 500 feet away); Cliff Shull (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed By R. E. Smith, September 2, 2007

2. Germantown Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,874 times since then and 174 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 24, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.