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

Timothy Demonbreun

Photographed By Shane Oliver, December 4, 2021

1. Timothy Demonbreun Marker

Inscription. Jacques-Timothé De Montbrun, born on Mar. 23, 1741, in Boucherville, Quebec, was the first white man to live in the Nashville area. Beginning in 1769, he spent several winters here trading for furs. He served as Lieut. Gov. of Illinois Country, 1783-86. He became permanent resident of Nashville in 1790, operating store & tavern. Died at home on this site, Oct. 30, 1826.

Erected 1971 by The Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. (Marker Number 44.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, The Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 23, 1741.

Location. 36° 9.708′ N, 86° 46.572′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in The District. Marker is on 3rd Avenue N, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 3rd Avenue N, Nashville TN 37219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of the Bluffs (within shouting distance of this marker); Sampson W. Keeble (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Green Ryman (about 500 feet away); Ryman Auditorium

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(about 500 feet away); William Walker (about 600 feet away); Banner Building (about 700 feet away); Little Jimmy Dickens (about 700 feet away); Birth of Bluegrass (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 21, 2018

2. Timothy Demonbreun Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 21, 2018

3. Timothy Demonbreun Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2018, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 554 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 26, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2018, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.