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

Johnson's Station

Photographed by Kevin Hoch, March 9, 2012

1. Johnson's Station Marker

Inscription. A double log house and a few log cabins, partially picketed, stood here about 1790. On May 9, 1793, 4 children on their way to the spring were attacked by Indians. Three were scalped and killed. One escaped. The home of Charles Bosley, wealthy pioneer and a member of the Nickajack Expedition, later stood on this site.

Erected 1969 by The Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. (Marker Number 18.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, The Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1919.

Location. 36° 7.792′ N, 86° 50.367′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Green Hills. It is at the intersection of Harding Pike (U.S. 70S) and Vine Court, on the right when traveling west on Harding Pike. Located at the entrance to Aquinas College. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Vine Street Christian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery Bell Academy (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Nashville (approx. 0.3 miles away); Francis Craig Residence (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Frank House (approx. half a mile away); Block House (approx. half a mile away); Richland Creek Greenway (approx. 0.6 miles away); Russ McCown (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Also see . . . Nickajack Expedition - Wikipedia. (Submitted on March 10, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Photographed by Kevin Hoch, March 9, 2012

2. Johnson's Station Marker

Photographed by Kevin Hoch, March 9, 2012

3. Johnson's Station Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2012, by Kevin Hoch of Waco, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,961 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2012, by Kevin Hoch of Waco, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.