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

Battle of Nashville

Defense by Ector's Brigade

— Dec. 15, 1864 —

Battle of Nashville Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Hoch, February 13, 2012

1. Battle of Nashville Marker

Inscription. In position from here northward along high ground, Ector's Brigade of French's Confederate Division commanded by Col. Daniel Coleman, outposted the left of Hood's line. Attacked by the Federal XVI Corps, supported by artillery and part of the Cavalry Corps, it was overwhelmed. It withdrew southeast to Hillsboro Pike.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number N1 4.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list.

Location. 36° 7.62′ N, 86° 50.67′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Green Hills. It is on Harding Road, on the right when traveling east. Located out front of a Walgreens by the turn in for the back/drive-through portion. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37205, 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,

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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: Richland Creek Greenway (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dutchman’s Curve Train Wreck (approx. 0.3 miles away); Johnson's Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); Vine Street Christian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Montgomery Bell Academy (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kenner Manor Historic District (approx. 0.6 miles away); Francis Craig Residence (approx. 0.7 miles away); Woodmont School (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed by Shane Oliver, April 11, 2021

2. Battle of Nashville Marker

Photographed by Kevin Hoch, February 13, 2012

3. Battle of Nashville Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2012, by Kevin Hoch of Waco, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,503 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 13, 2012, by Kevin Hoch of Waco, Texas. 2. submitted on May 28, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on February 13, 2012, by Kevin Hoch of Waco, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.