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

William Walker

"Grey-eyed Man of Destiny"

Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 20, 2009

1. William Walker Marker

Inscription. Born May 8, 1824, Walker moved to this site from 6th Ave. N. in 1840. In early life he was a doctor, lawyer & journalist. He invaded Mexico in 1853 with 46 men & proclaimed himself Pres., Republic of Lower Calif. Led force into Nicaragua in 1855; was elected its Pres. in 1856. In attempt to wage war with Honduras was captured & executed Sept. 12, 1860.

Erected 1970 by the Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. (Marker Number 35.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Law Enforcement • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, The Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1814.

Location. 36° 9.752′ N, 86° 46.679′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in The District. Marker is at the intersection of Commerce St and 4th Ave N, on the right when traveling west on Commerce St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ryman Auditorium (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Green Ryman (about 400 feet away); Banner Building (about

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400 feet away); Little Jimmy Dickens (about 500 feet away); Birth of Bluegrass (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Ryman Auditorium (about 500 feet away); Fourth and Church (about 600 feet away); Battle of the Bluffs (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Also see . . . William Walker (filibuster) - Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on November 6, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

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Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 20, 2009

2. William Walker Marker

Looking south west on Commerce Street

William Walker<br>The Filibuster image. Click for full size.

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3. William Walker
The Filibuster

This Engraving of William Walker accompanied his obituary in Harper's Weekly, October 13, 1860.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,939 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 15, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.