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

City Cemetery

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 18, 2014

1. City Cemetery Marker

Inscription. First established in 1822, the remains of many early settlers were then brought here for permanent burial. Among the more than 20,000 persons buried here are Gen. James Robertson, Gov. William Carroll, Sec. of Treasury George W. Campbell, Lt. Gen. Richard S Ewell, Brig. Gen. Felix K Zollicoffer and Capt. William Driver.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 35.)

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.

Location. 36° 8.927′ N, 86° 46.163′ W. Memorial is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in South Nashville. It is at the intersection of 4th Avenue South (Tennessee Route 11) and Oak Street, on the right when traveling south on 4th Avenue South. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1001 4th Avenue South, Nashville TN 37203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial 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: Erected November 21, 1909 (here, next to this marker); In Memory of the Confederate Soldiers Who Were Buried in the City Cemetery (here, next to this marker); In Memory of Charles Maddis (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Cemetery Monument and Architecture (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Ewing (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Carroll (about 400 feet away); A Dreadful Malady (about 500 feet away); A Community of Citizens and Soldiers (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Richard S. Ewell (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Nashville City Cemetery Association. (Submitted on June 13, 2014.)

City Cemetery Marker at the Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 18, 2014

2. City Cemetery Marker at the Entrance

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 18, 2014

3. City Cemetery Marker

In memory of the Confederate Soldiers who were buried in the City Cemetery. Erected by Gen. William B Bate Chapter UDC

Major-General Bushrod R. Johnson image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 18, 2014

4. Major-General Bushrod R. Johnson

Born Oct. 7 1817 Died Sept 12 1880-Hero of Chickamauga-Donated by the Bushrod R. Johnson Camp #1718 Granite City, Illinois.

Major-General Bushrod R. Johnson CSA-Grave Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 18, 2014

5. Major-General Bushrod R. Johnson CSA-Grave Site

Gen. Bushrod R. Johnson C.S.A-Close up photo image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 18, 2014

6. Gen. Bushrod R. Johnson C.S.A-Close up photo

Died Sept. 12, 1880-Aged 62 yrs. 11 mo. 5 days.

William Carroll-Hero of War of 1812 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 18, 2014

7. William Carroll-Hero of War of 1812

Brig. Gen. Felix K. Zollicoffer CSA grave marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 18, 2014

8. Brig. Gen. Felix K. Zollicoffer CSA grave marker

Brig. Gen. Felix K. Zollicoffer CSA grave marker-at a distant image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 18, 2014

9. Brig. Gen. Felix K. Zollicoffer CSA grave marker-at a distant

Brig. Gen. Felix K. Zollicoffer CSA grave marker monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 18, 2014

10. Brig. Gen. Felix K. Zollicoffer CSA grave marker monument

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 708 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on June 12, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.