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

Sarah Estell

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 26, 2009

1. Sarah Estell Marker

Inscription. Sarah Estell, a free black woman in the slavery era, ran an ice cream parlor and sweet shop near here. She overcame the many hurdles faced by free persons of color, and her venture thrived. Her catering firm met the banquet needs of the city's firemen, church socials, and political parties from 1840~1860.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 139.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list.

Location. 36° 9.819′ N, 86° 46.836′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in the Arts District. It is on 5th Avenue North north of Church Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 217 5th Ave N, Nashville TN 37219, 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: Nashville Sit-Ins (within shouting distance of this marker); The Downtown Presbyterian Church II (within shouting distance of this marker); Downtown Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); First Masonic Hall

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Downtown Presbyterian Church I (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maxwell House Hotel (about 300 feet away); Tennessee Ornithological Society (about 300 feet away); The Hermitage Hotel (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. First Masonic Hall (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . The Essence of Liberty: Free Black Women During the Slave Era, Wilma King. (Submitted on March 12, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 30, 2021

2. Sarah Estell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 3,226 times since then and 143 times this year. Last updated on March 14, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1. submitted on March 10, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 2. submitted on January 31, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.