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

Federal Defenses

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 11, 2012

1. Federal Defenses Marker

Inscription. The hill to the west was a strong point in the system of permanent Federal defenses, started in 1862, which extended to the river on both sides of town. Artillery was emplaced here from time to time.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number N-13.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 36° 8.939′ N, 86° 48.842′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Midtown. It is at the intersection of 27th Avenue North and Parthenon Avenue, on the left when traveling north on 27th Avenue North. This marker is located west of The Parthenon. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37203, 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,

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: The Parthenon (within shouting distance of this marker); John W. Thomas (within shouting distance of this marker); Snakes & Slides: The Exposition's Vanity Fair (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Nashville Parthenon (about 500 feet away); Beth Halteman Harwell

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(about 500 feet away); Tennessee Woman Suffrage Monument (about 500 feet away); Jane Greenebaum Eskind (about 500 feet away); Lois Marie DeBerry (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Battle of Nashville (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 11, 2012

2. Federal Defenses Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 11, 2012

3. Federal Defenses Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 11, 2012

4. Federal Defenses Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 979 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on December 17, 2012, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 20, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.