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

Cabin-by-the-Spring

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 14, 2015

1. Cabin-by-the-Spring Marker

Inscription. In 1940, The Ladies' Hermitage Association constructed this building to be used for meetings and receptions. Today, the cabin still serves as a meeting place and classroom, and is also rented for private functions.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 36° 13.026′ N, 86° 36.742′ W. Marker is in Hermitage, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is on Rachels Lane. The marker is along the path from the Original Hermitage towards the Springhouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hermitage TN 37076, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in Greater Nashville.

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 Springhouse (a few steps from this marker); Field Quarter Trail (a few steps from this marker); The First Hermitage (within shouting distance of this marker); Property, Family, Humanity (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hunter’s Hill Farm Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Future President's Home (about 300 feet away); The Hermitage Landscape (about 300 feet away); Growing Cotton (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hermitage.

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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 14, 2015

2. Cabin-by-the-Spring Marker

The marker is near the entrance in the middle of the cabin.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 566 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.